Melbourne teacher receiving end-of-life care after horror head clash during suburban football game
A 27-year-old high school teacher, Nathan Fitzgerald, is receiving end-of-life care after suffering a severe head injury during an Australian rules football match in Melbourne. The injury occurred after a collision with another player and a subsequent impact with a hard cricket pitch surface.
Why it matters
The incident has raised concerns regarding player safety and the suitability of multi-purpose sports grounds that feature hard, covered cricket pitches.
High school teacher Nathan Fitzgerald was playing football for Epping at a match in Lalor on Saturday when he suffered multiple hits to his head. Photograph: Epping Football Netball Club/Vic AFL High school teacher Nathan Fitzgerald was playing football for Epping at a match in Lalor on Saturday when he suffered multiple hits to his head. Photograph: Epping Football Netball Club/Vic AFL Australian rules football Melbourne teacher receiving end-of-life care after horror head clash during suburban football game Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, remains in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor on Saturday
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