Melbourne veteran Brody Mihocek has undergone surgery after suffering a fractured neck in a horror incident against Collingwood on King's Birthday. The MCG fell silent when Mihocek went down after his head hit the ground while being tackled by former teammate Billy Frampton.
Incident Details
Play was stopped for close to 10 minutes as the 33-year-old was eventually taken from the field on a stretcher. Every player on the ground rushed over to pay respects to the veteran, who is much loved at both clubs. He was then transported to hospital. Subsequent scans confirmed a neck fracture. In positive news, he underwent successful surgery and is up on his feet and walking at the hospital.
Club Statement
“You never want to see an incident in our game, like what we saw with Brody on Monday,” Melbourne GM of footy Alan Richardson said. “Brody is in the very best of care and was able to undergo surgery last night, which, thankfully, went as planned. Our primary focus right now is supporting Brody, his partner Polly and their family through his recovery, while ensuring his return to full health.”
Possible Suspension
Meanwhile, Frampton could face a three-match suspension for the incident if the MRO deems he failed to show enough duty of care for his involvement in the tackle. “The MRO and AFL will determine whether the Pie showed enough duty of care to his premiership teammate. Pies would surely challenge at the tribunal,” Channel 7’s Tom Morris said.
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