𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 (𝐀𝐅𝐋). 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 … 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

SHOCKING ANNOUNCEMENT: Gary and Madi Rohan Receive AFL-Wide Support Following Personal Statement

The Australian Football League community has rallied around Geelong Cats forward Gary Rohan and his wife Madi Rohan following a deeply personal announcement that prompted an outpouring of empathy, support, and well-wishes from fans, teammates, and clubs across the league.

In a brief and carefully worded statement shared recently, the couple acknowledged they are navigating private personal circumstances, thanking supporters for their kindness while respectfully requesting privacy during this period. While no further details were disclosed, the message resonated strongly throughout the AFL landscape, underscoring the powerful connection between players, their families, and the broader football community.

Rohan, known for his high-pressure forward play, selfless team-first attitude, and finals experience, has long been admired not only for his on-field contributions but also for his professionalism and character off the field. Those qualities were reflected in the dignified tone of the couple’s statement, which emphasized gratitude and mutual support.

Within hours of the announcement, messages of encouragement poured in from current and former teammates, rival clubs, AFL figures, and fans. Social media platforms were filled with words of strength and solidarity, with many praising the courage it takes for public figures to set boundaries and prioritize family during challenging times.

Geelong Football Club also acknowledged the situation, reiterating its commitment to supporting Rohan and his family and emphasizing the club’s strong focus on player welfare and wellbeing beyond football. The Cats have consistently highlighted the importance of mental health, family support, and balance, values that have become increasingly central across the AFL in recent years.

The response to the Rohans’ announcement serves as a reminder that behind the intensity of elite sport are real people facing real-life challenges. Across the league, there has been a growing recognition that compassion and understanding are just as important as performance and results.

As Gary Rohan continues to be a valued member of the Geelong Cats, fans and the AFL community alike have made one thing clear: the Rohans are not facing this moment alone. The overwhelming message has been simple and unified — support, respect, and patience.

For now, the couple has asked only for privacy, and that request continues to be widely respected as the football world stands with them in solidarity.