His leave period is indefinite and will take place effective immediately.
The Club will be making no further comment on this private matter.
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Albert Proud has taken a voluntary leave of absence from the Club to address issues of a personal nature.
The Western Bulldogs have picked important midfielders Ryan Griffen and Liam Picken for Saturday's game against North Melbourne.
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