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Jonathan HayJonathan Hay (born 13 August 1979) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Hay began his football career at Kalgoorlie Catholic Primary School and John Paul College before moving to Perth, Western Australia in 1991. Hay played reserves football for East Fremantle Football Club in 1996 before being drafted by Hawthorn Football Club at the 1996 national AFL draft. |
Hay's fall from grace as a footballer led to the announcement on 28 August 2006 that he suffered from bipolar disorder. He relapsed in 2006 on the back of his off-field behaviour and poor form.
After disputes over his contract during the 2007 pre-season, it was announced on the day of the Kangaroos' first NAB Cup game that Hay would be retiring from the AFL. His contract was paid out in full, despite his acknowledged problems with drugs and alcohol.
On 29 March 2007, an interview by Craig Hutchison with Hay was aired on The Footy Show. Hay said during the interview he wanted the chance to tell Kangaroos supporters and the football public in general the reason for his sub-standard form in his final season, which he cited as not only his bipolar disorder, but his heavy reliance on prescription medication to treat the disorder. In news reports of the interview, however, the media focused more on Hay's admission of drug use and the suggestion that use was rife in the AFL (in lieu of the then-major story of Ben Cousins' trip to drug rehab). Hay also spoke of a stalker who harassed him on a regular basis for several years.
In October 2008 he announced to make a football comeback 2009 season after signing with suburban club Langwarrin.
Jonathan Hay. (2009, September 12). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:12, October 22, 2009, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jonathan_Hay&oldid=313340234
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