The Melbourne Football Club wishes to advise that Colin Sylvia was admitted to Hospital on Saturday evening following the Club’s Round 11 game against Carlton.

Sylvia was enduring severe pain in his right big toe during and following the game on Saturday.  Following medical assessment, Club doctors were concerned about the blood supply to the toe and transferred Colin to the Epworth Hospital, where a test revealed a clot in the main artery on the top of his right foot.

Colin is currently receiving treatment in hospital and will remain there for the next three days.

General Manager of Football Chris Connolly said “This is a rare condition and Colin’s availability for this week’s match against Collingwood will depend on his response to the treatment. ”

The Club will provide an update to the media as further medical information is made available.