Bobby Hill

The Giants say he is in good spirits ahead of his surgery on Tuesday; Carlton's Sam Docherty and North Melbourne's Ben Cunnington have had treatment for ...

"Bobby is in good spirits and knows he has the support and love of the entire Giants family." "His health and wellbeing is our absolute priority and he'll have the best medical care as he undergoes surgery on Tuesday, and beyond. - The Giants say he is in good spirits ahead of his surgery on Tuesday

Bobby Hill will be out of action indefinitely and will undergo surgery next week after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter. Docherty made an emotional return in round one of the season and has been in strong form, playing every game since. Hill requested a trade to Essendon during the trade period last year to be closer to friends and family who are based in Melbourne, but the Giants refused to consider it and held him to his contract, which expires at the end of this season.

GWS young gun Bobby Hill will take an indefinite break from football after being diagnosed with testicular ...

"Bobby is in good spirits and knows he has the support and love of the entire Giants family." "His health and wellbeing is our absolute priority and he'll have the best medical care as he undergoes surgery on Tuesday and beyond. The 22-year-old will have surgery this week and will then be in recovery, with a return to AFL yet to be determined.