ESSENDON young gun Nate Caddy has been released from hospital after experiencing an elevated heart rate during the Bombers' win over Greater Western Sydney on Sunday.
Caddy left the ground during the first quarter at Marvel Stadium with what the club initially said was illness.
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The young forward could be seen on his haunches around a contest on the wing before signalling to the bench that he needed to come off the ground.
He was then spotted on all fours on the interchange bench, clearly in some distress.
Essendon football boss Daniel McPherson was seen engaged in serious conversations with medical staff on the bench while Caddy was assessed in the rooms underneath Marvel Stadium.
At half-time, the club confirmed the young forward had an elevated heart rate and was taken to hospital for assessment, with interim coach Dean Solomon confirming post-game that Caddy was home.
"He had an elevated heart rate, he's been to hospital, he's been sent home, so he's fine," Solomon said.
"They'll get further checks throughout the week just to make sure. Our thoughts are with him."
Caddy recently re-signed until the end of 2031 in a massive boost for the battling Bombers.
- with AAP
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