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Young footballer recovering after serious on-field head knock in Victoria

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A young footballer in western Victoria is recovering in hospital after a serious on-field head knock during a match on Saturday.
  • The 16-year-old player was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital and is reported to be alert with full feeling restored.
  • The incident occurs a week after another young footballer died from a head injury sustained during a game.

A 16-year-old footballer is in stable condition and recovering well at the Royal Melbourne Hospital after sustaining a significant head knock during an under-17s match in western Victoria on Saturday.

The teenager was injured during a game between the Southern Mallee Thunder and the Horsham Saints in Jeparit. Emergency services were called shortly after midday, and the player was airlifted to Melbourne with upper body injuries. His club, the Horsham Saints, confirmed he is now "alert and has full feeling back."

now alert and has full feeling back

— Sally IsonHorsham Saints Football Club president Sally Ison posted on social media about the player's condition.

Club president Sally Ison expressed gratitude for the swift response from volunteer medical staff, paramedics, and individuals from both teams who assisted. "It shows in the country it doesn't matter which side you are on you jump in and help without hesitation," she said.

The incident follows a tragic event just a week prior, where suburban footballer Nathan Fitzgerald died in hospital after suffering serious head injuries during a match in Epping. The Wimmera Football Netball League's deputy chairman, Bart Turgoose, extended thoughts to the injured player, his family, and friends.

It shows in the country it doesn't matter which side you are on you jump in and help without hesitation

— Sally IsonHorsham Saints Football Club president Sally Ison praised the immediate assistance from all involved.
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