It could well be true... in fact I also heard there was a former VFL player (aka resident poodle) who is afraid of foreign people!
A 'small plane' flight incident this week involving Melbourne fc in the Northern territory, alledgedly left tough Melbourne big man Mark Jamar almost reduced to tears . When discussing this incident on radio, ex bomber Lloyd also claimed former teamate Brett Stanton as a nervous flyer !
Sh!t how would clubs work around that problem?
I heard the same thing, actually I read it. Brent Stanton (Ess) is the player. Yes, its true and is known to have missed a few flights...according to Matthew Lloyd.