Cameron McCarthy had an episode at training.Credit:Getty Images
Dockers football manager Peter Bell said the club's medical team would continue to monitor McCarthy.
"Cam has undergone various tests with specialists and a neurologist. Recently,the neurologist advised that Cam has epilepsy,"Bell said.
"This will mean that Cam has to undergo some treatment,which involves medication for a period of time."
McCarthy has been on light duties since the incident although Bell said he took part in match simulation during Thursday's training session. He remains upbeat about a return.
"There's no reason,according to the specialist,that he can't continue to play AFL football,"Bell said.