Geelong Cats assistant coach Steven King collapsed during a training session on Friday, prompting immediate medical attention and transport to Epworth Hospital. The incident occurred while he was speaking with forward Jeremy Cameron and reportedly left Cameron visibly shaken. King, who is one of the final candidates for the West Coast Eagles' head coaching position, is currently under observation but is expected to recover, with coach Chris Scott stating it was not life-threatening. The incident caused a delay in a scheduled press conference and led to players being ushered off the field for about 20 minutes. Geelong is preparing for a preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, with King's involvement in the match uncertain. King played a significant role in Geelong's history as a player and has been a respected assistant coach since his return to the club in 2024.