Docker Jayden Pitt (left) is facing the possibility of retirement at the age of 20. Picture: Daniel Wilkins. Source: PerthNow
FREMANTLE utility Jayden Pitt is facing a gut-wrenching decision after being told that his life may be at risk if he continues to play footy.
After consulting two specialists, it is believed Pitt was advised last week that he risked serious health ramifications and even death if he continued to play at the highest level, The Australian reports.
The 20-year-old was diagnosed late last month with a heart irregularity following routine electrocardiogram testing of Fremantle players.
It is understood the medical diagnosis came as a shock to both the club and Pitt, who has been with his family in Victoria during the past fortnight.
Fremantle general manager of football operations Chris Bond said there had been no previous signs of the condition.
Pitt played two NAB Cup games for the Dockers this year before a 26-possession performance for Peel Thunder in round one of the WAFL with no problems.
After consulting a cardiologist in Perth, Pitt also sought medical advice in Melbourne.
It is believed both specialists gave similar advice that Pitt's condition was so serious that they advised premature retirement.
"Following his recent diagnosis with a heart irregularity, Jayden has received advice from two specialists," Bond said yesterday.
"I spoke to Hayden today and after receiving advice from the two cardiologists, he remains committed to working with his family, the specialists and the club to determine his next course of action.
"It is important to note that Jayden remains optimistic about the future of his football career and we will continue to support him in that regard."
Pitt was a first-round national draft selection, at No 20 overall, in 2010 and played eight games in his debut season the following year. He played another two games under new coach Ross Lyon last year.
Fremantle released a media statement late last month announcing Pitt's career had been put on hold while he awaited further investigation following his initial diagnosis in Perth.
"The club will be working closely with Jayden, his family and his management to determine the best course of action for his future," Bond said in the release.
Club officials met Pitt in Melbourne last weekend and it is understood the club was told of the second diagnosis.
Pitt will return to Melbourne with his family to seek further opinions on the initial diagnosis.
The club did not release any further details about the nature of the heart irregularity.
"The club will be working closely with Jayden, his family and his management to determine the best course of action for his future,'' Fremantle football operations manager Chris Bond said in a statement released on Tuesday night.
"In the meantime, training and playing football for Jayden have been put on hold while further opinions are sought.''
Sandilands could be back in eight weeks
The 20-year-old has played 10 games since being recruited with pick No.20 in the 2010 national draft.
Pitt's health scare follows bad news on the injury front for ruckman Aaron Sandilands, who will miss up to 12 weeks after it was deemed he needs surgery on his left hamstring.
Fremantle have a bye this weekend after opening their season with a 28-point win over arch rivals West Coast.
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