Retired West Coast champion Jeremy McGovern has conceded he would play his career the same way again, if given the chance, despite being forced into retirement and holding fears over his long-term health.

McGovern was told his playing days were over after 197 games for the Eagles, including the 2018 premiership, after fronting the AFL’s concussion panel earlier this year.

In a candid interview, McGovern revealed the emotional toll of walking away from the game he loves, saying “it has a piece of my heart”.

Don’t miss Jeremy McGovern on Unfiltered with Hamish McLachlan, tonight at 9.30pm following The Front Bar on Seven and 7plus .

And while he said he would do it all over again with the benefit of hindsight, the 33-year-old accepted he must put the interests of his health and his fam

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