Christian Petracca

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Christian Petracca Hospitalised After Brutal Blow in King's Birthday Clash

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Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca taken to hospital after a nasty incident, sending shockwaves through the AFL world!

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca was left in agony after a brutal blow during the King's Birthday clash against Collingwood. The star midfielder suffered a rib injury in the first quarter, leading to his urgent hospitalization. This unexpected turn of events has left fans and teammates concerned about the extent of Petracca's injury and the impact on Melbourne's season. The Demons will anxiously await updates on his condition as they navigate the aftermath of this challenging match.

In a heartwarming gesture before the game, the Big Freeze Slide at the MCG took center stage, raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research. The King's Birthday AFL clash added a touching element to the day, highlighting the unity and support within the football community. Despite the intensity of the game, the spirit of camaraderie shone through during this special fundraising event.

Collingwood's victory over Melbourne in the King's Birthday clash solidified their position in the top eight, while the Demons face uncertainty with Petracca's injury. As the season progresses, both teams will need to strategize and adapt to maintain their competitive edge. The aftermath of this match brings a mix of emotions for fans, players, and coaching staff, shaping the narrative of the AFL season moving forward.

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Christian Petracca in a world of pain after brutal blow during King's ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has been taken to hospital after a nasty incident in the first quarter of the King's Birthday clash against ...

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AFL live: Big Freeze at the 'G MND fundraiser to be held before ... (ABC News)

The King's Birthday AFL clash between Collingwood and Melbourne kicks off at 3:20pm AEST, but first up at the MCG is the Big Freeze Slide, raising money to ...

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'Their season walking off': Star hospitalised (NT News)

Collingwood has reigned supreme in their King's Birthday clash against Melbourne, a team fiercely vying to stay within striking distance of the top eight.

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'Their season walking off': Star hospitalised (Daily Telegraph)

Collingwood has reigned supreme in their King's Birthday clash against Melbourne, a team fiercely vying to stay within striking distance of the top eight.

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Demons star Petracca suffers rib injury against Magpies (The North West Star)

Melbourne will nervously await news on the severity of the rib injury star midfielder Christian Petracca suffered against...

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Footy star rushed to hospital after brutal blow as brave act leaves ... (Daily Mail)

Melbourne star Christian Petracca was rushed to hospital after succumbing to a nasty rib injury during the King's Birthday clash with Collingwood.

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Demons superstar hospitalised, Pies gun likely to face Roos (AFL)

Christian Petracca has been sent to hospital after the Dees superstar was hurt on King's Birthday.

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Demons star Petracca suffers rib injury against Magpies (The Northern Daily Leader)

Melbourne will nervously await news on the severity of the rib injury star midfielder Christian Petracca suffered against...

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Demons confident tide will turn, Petracca in hospital (Illawarra Mercury)

Melbourne star Christian Petracca was taken to hospital with injured ribs as the battling Demons suffered a 38-point...

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'Their season walking off': Star hospitalised (NEWS.com.au)

Collingwood has reigned supreme in their King's Birthday clash against Melbourne, a team fiercely vying to stay within striking distance of the top eight.

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AFL news 2024 | Christian Petracca injury; Melbourne Demons vs ... (Nine)

The Melbourne Demons have been dealt a horror blow after Christian Petracca was subbed out with a rib injury during the side's 14.5 (89) - 6.

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'Their season walking off': Star hospitalised (Chronicle)

Collingwood has reigned supreme in their King's Birthday clash against Melbourne, a team fiercely vying to stay within striking distance of the top eight.

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Demons confident tide will turn, Petracca in hospital (The North West Star)

Coach Simon Goodwin insists the tide can turn for struggling Melbourne despite suffering another dirty defeat, compounded by losing star midfielder ...

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Demons star Petracca suffers rib injury against Magpies (Riverine Herald)

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has been forced out of the King's Birthday clash with Collingwood after succumbing to a rib injury.

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'Their season walking off': Dees nightmare as star hospitalised (Fox Sports)

Collingwood has reigned supreme in their King's Birthday clash against Melbourne, a team fiercely vying to stay within striking distance of the top eight.

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'Shouldn't be allowed': AFL world in uproar over 'deplorable ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Christian Petracca copped a rib injury as Melbourne went down to Collingwood. Read more here.

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Christian Petracca undergoes surgery after shocking diagnosis ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The Melbourne star was rushed into the operating theatre after his injuries were worse than first thought.

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Melbourne star Petracca undergoes surgery after series of injuries (SEN)

Petracca copped a knee to the back from Magpies captain Darcy Moore in an aerial contest on the quarter-time siren of his side's eventual 38-point loss at the ...

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'Shouldn't be allowed': Uproar over 'deplorable' move as Petracca's ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Christian Petracca copped a rib injury as Melbourne went down to Collingwood. Read more here.

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Petracca faces extended stint on sidelines after surgery (The Age)

The Melbourne star was taken to hospital on Sunday evening after he was accidentally kneed in the midriff by Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in a marking ...

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Petracca suffers broken ribs, lacerated spleen, punctured lung (AFL)

Demons superstar to be sidelined after painful collision with Magpies skipper in King's Birthday loss. By Josh Gabelich, with staff writers.

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Injury Update | Christian Petracca (Melbourne Football Club)

MELBOURNE midfielder Christian Petracca is set for a stint on the sidelines after suffering four broken ribs and a lacerated spleen during yesterday's game ...

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'A horrible injury:' Petracca faces extended stint on sidelines after ... (Brisbane Times)

The Melbourne star was taken to hospital on Sunday evening after he was accidentally kneed in the midriff by Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in a marking ...

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Melbourne Demons reveal Christian Petracca suffered lacerated ... (ABC News)

The Demons confirm star midfielder Christian Petracca underwent overnight surgery after suffering a lacerated spleen in the King's Birthday match, ...

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'What happened behind closed doors?': Big question Dees need to ... (Fox Sports)

In the Dees' King's Birthday defeat to Collingwood, Petracca was the victim of a hefty Darcy Moore knee to the ribcage, leaving him with four broken ribs, a ...

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Dees under fire for handling of superstar's 'catastrophic' injury (The Mercury)

Melbourne has come under fire for allowing superstar onballer Christian Petracca to play on with a lacerated spleen, punctured lung and four broken ribs in ...

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The Big Yarn: Harf's take on Christian Petracca returning to the field ... (RSN)

Harf has had his say after Christian Petracca controversially returned to the field of play on Monday against Collingwood. It later emerged he had suffered ...

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