AFL superstar is rushed to hospital just weeks after speaking candidly about his battles with depression
- Collingwood Magpies midfielder Dayne Beams has been admitted to hospital
- He was taken to a Melbourne hospital after an adverse reaction to medication
- Beams had been fighting mental health issues following the death of his father
AFL superstar Dayne Beams has been admitted to hospital after opening up on his battle with depression and announcing his indefinite absence from the game.
The Collingwood midfielder, who revealed in July he was a 'broken man' following the death of his father, is believed to have suffered a reaction to pain medication.
'Dayne continues to meet the challenges he has been open about with the assistance of his family, medical professionals and Collingwood,' the club said in a statement.
AFL superstar Dayne Beams(pictured with his wife Kelly Meehan) has been admitted to hospital after opening up on his battle with depression and announcing his indefinite absence from the game
The Collingwood midfielder (pictured with his wife and children), who revealed in July he was a 'broken man' following the death of his father, is believed to have suffered a reaction to pain medication
'He was admitted to a Melbourne hospital on Wednesday for an issue related to his ongoing treatment program.
'Dayne and his family thank everyone for respecting his and their privacy.'
He is recovering well in hospital.
Beams had been fighting mental health issues following the death of his father Philip, who lost a prolonged battle with bowel cancer in March last year.
In July, he announced he his indefinite absence from the game to deal depression, but vowed to beat the illness.
'I am a broken man at the moment and this is very very real for myself and the people that I love at the moment,' Beams said in a Instagram post.
'I am posting this because this is an issue that I will continue to shine a light on because it is real and it can be so so debilitating if it's not treated.'
Beams had been fighting mental health issues following the death of his father Philip, who lost a prolonged battle with bowel cancer in March last year
He was recently targeted by vile trolls referencing his father's death.
Beams, who returned to the Magpies after a four-year stint with the Brisbane Lions, played nine games this year before suffering a hip injury.
He wasn't expected to return for the remainder of the home and away season.
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In the past players have hit out at AFL clubs for ignoring players' mental health issues.
Jake Edwards, who played for Carlton and several seasons in lower leagues, had tried to tried to kill himself as he struggled with depression.
'There's a big fear in this country that talking about suicide creates suicide but we know that's a load of c**p,' he said.
'It's the opposite as it starts conversations that can save lives because of the support and encouragement they get and it breaks down the stigma.'
Beams, who returned to the Magpies after a four-year stint with the Brisbane Lions, played nine games this year before suffering a hip injury
