Geelong’s Jack Steven retires from AFL after 192-match career with Cats and St Kilda

Geelong midfielder Jack Steven has retired from the AFL, despite having one season remaining on his contract with the Cats.

Steven was a high-profile recruit for the Cats ahead of the 2020 season following a decorated career with St Kilda.

But his time at the Cats was marred by an off-field incident last May when he was hospitalised after sustaining a chest wound.

Police investigated the incident but no charges were laid.

The 30-year-old made his Cats debut in round three once the AFL season resumed following its coronavirus-enforced shutdown.

He only made nine…