Cancer-stricken Stynes to step back from AFL role

Former Dublin Gaelic footballer and current Melbourne Demons President Jim Stynes has revealed he has cancer.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2009 - 08:54

Former Dublin Gaelic footballer and current Melbourne Demons President Jim Stynes has revealed he has cancer.

The 43-year-old told a press conference this morning in Melbourne that he will be taking a break from his role at the Aussie Rules club, due to "health reasons".

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