Michael Roach

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AFL in shock as ex-Tigers star rushed to hospital with major health ... (Fox Sports)

Richmond great Michael Roach was admitted to intensive care after suffering a heart attack and undergoing major surgery. Roach, who played 200 games for the ...

His son Tom joined the Tigers as a father-son recruit in 2003 before being delisted at the close of 2006. While Roach had complications post-surgery, doctors and his family are reportedly optimistic of working through the issues, with an exit from intensive care a possibility on Monday night. Roach, who played 200 games for the Tigers and was part of the side’s 1980 premiership, reportedly suffered the heart attack last Tuesday.

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AFL legend fighting for his life (NEWS.com.au)

Richmond Tigers great Michael Roach is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack last Tuesday.

Richmond Tigers great Michael Roach is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack last Tuesday. Richmond Tigers legend Michael Roach is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack and undergoing bypass surgery. Richmond legend Michael Roach fighting for his life after heart attack

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Richmond Tigers AFL legend Michael Roach fighting for life after ... (Daily Mail)

One of Richmond's greatest-ever forwards, Michael Roach, is fighting for his life after suffering a massive heart attack. The 64-year-old is still in ...

He was just one of a swathe of footy legend to wish the popular personality all the best as he recovers in hospital. The Richmond legend is now fighting for life after suffering a massive heart attack, sending the footy world into shock Footy legend fights for life in intensive care after having a heart attack and suffering complications after surgery

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AFL great Michael Roach hospitalised after scary incident: 'Get well ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Richmond Tigers fans have sent a wave of support to the family of Michael Roach, after the former star forward suffered a heart attack. Read more here.

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Tasmanian football great Michael Roach suffers heart attack (Tasmania Examiner)

Richmond great Michael Roach, a former Westbury and Longford footballer, has had triple bypass surgery after suffering a heart attack last week.

Was part of the Warrnambool Standard's sports team which won the 2019 AFL Victoria Best Print/Online coverage for a daily newspaper. Passionate about covering all sports from Ultimate Frisbee through to the latest footy and netball updates. Started at The Examiner in January 2022. "Wishing Michael Roach all the best with his recovery," it read. "I went to Longford because I thought it would be more of a chance to get noticed. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content:

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Tasmanian football great Michael Roach suffers heart attack (The Advocate)

Richmond great Michael Roach, a former Westbury and Longford footballer, has had triple bypass surgery after suffering a heart attack last week.

Was part of the Warrnambool Standard's sports team which won the 2019 AFL Victoria Best Print/Online coverage for a daily newspaper. Passionate about covering all sports from Ultimate Frisbee through to the latest footy and netball updates. Started at The Examiner in January 2022. "Wishing Michael Roach all the best with his recovery," it read. "I went to Longford because I thought it would be more of a chance to get noticed. Then, of course, I went over to the Richmond Tigers.

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