Australian Footballer Ollie Wines Hospitalized After Experiencing Heart Irregularity (WATCH)

AFL Brownlow medalist Ollie Wines went to the hospital after experiencing a heart issue during a contest against Melbourne.

The 27-year-old felt nauseous and dizzy and came out of the game at halftime.

He spent Thursday night in the hospital and was diagnosed with a heart irregularity.

There are also concerns that Wines developed myocarditis.

WATCH:

Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines remains in hospital with a worrying heart issue. @cleary_mitch with the latest. https://t.co/5zYfOfohG3 @7AFL #7AFL #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/2wymvmnYA2

— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) April 8, 2022

Last years Brownlow medalist Ollie Wines remains in hospital after he was subbed from last nights match w/ nausea and dizziness. @PAFC says he has an irregular heat beat and will remain at the RAH for further testing. Details coming up at 5 & 6. @9NewsAdel pic.twitter.com/9wAZtcfXMl

— Keziah Sullivan (@9keziahsullivan) April 8, 2022

Daily Mail reported:

Port Adelaide have confirmed that Ollie Wines suffered heart palpitations during their embarrassing defeat by Melbourne, resulting in his withdrawal in the first half of the game.

Wines, 27, left the field of play and was taken to hospital after a bout of nausea and dizziness during the crushing loss by the premiers, having played just 27 minutes on Thursday night.

Further tests have found that the Brownlow medal winner also suffered heart palpitations and the Power confirmed he will undergo further tests to monitor the situation.

All AFL players and football program staff were required to receive the experimental COVID-19 shot, according to the AFL website:

The AFL, in conjunction with the AFLPA, has on Thursday released its COVID-19 vaccination policy for all AFL and AFLW players and Football Program Staff.

In general terms, the Policy will require all AFL and AFLW players and Football Program Staff to be vaccinated in advance of the start of the AFL and AFLW seasons according to a progressive schedule.

The Policy has been introduced following an extensive education program across the clubs and industry in regard to COVID-19 vaccinations and the AFL will continue to work with the AFLPA to provide all players and staff further support and guidance through the evolving situation.

The Policy reflects the AFL’s strongly held view that as the governing body of the sport, we share responsibility to address the risk of exposure to COVID-19 of our Players and Football Program Staff, and in delivering upon this responsibility, TGA approved vaccines offer the best possible protection in keeping our people safe, healthy and together.

Further, it provides our sport the opportunity to recover from the COVID-19 interruptions that have beset both the AFL and AFLW competitions in these past two years.