JARRYD Roughead and the Hawthorn Football Club are overwhelmed with the messages of support and well wishes that have been received from the Hawthorn family and wider AFL community.

This is an extremely difficult time for Jarryd and his family, but the positive is the recurrence has been picked up early and Jarryd is in the best hands possible.

The club understands that Jarryd is a much loved member of the football community and that people are keen to show their support to Jarryd and his family at this time.

Jarryd has expressed to the club his desire for business as usual and as such we have developed an avenue for fans to show their support which is reflective of his wishes.

Hawthorn is asking all members of the Hawthorn family and wider football community to show their support for Jarryd by entering a message of support via the club website (see below).

These messages will be collated into a book and gifted to Jarryd in the coming weeks.

GM – Football Operations – Chris Fagan said the message book was the perfect way to offer support to Jarryd at this time.

“Jarryd is a man of little fuss and is incredibly humbled by the many suggestions that have been flowing in with regards to ways for fans to show support at this time.

“We feel this is the perfect way to gather the many well wishes flowing in for Jarryd.

“It’s a great opportunity for everyone in the footy world to get around Roughy and look after him and his family.”

Jarryd and the club are very appreciative of your message and we thank you for taking the time to show your support.