US EditionLegends Game Mishap Puts Comedian in Hospital with Punctured Lung
Dave Hughes sustained a punctured lung and five broken ribs after multiple collisions during the AFL Legends game, leading to his hospitalization in intensive care.
- On Thursday night, Comedian Dave Hughes was rushed to Cabrini Hospital ICU after a collision during the AFL Legends Game at Marvel Stadium, with family updating Fox 101.9 Melbourne on Friday.
- Multiple collisions compounded Hughes' injuries: Andrew Embley’s early hit was the first, followed by contests with Daniel Gorringe and Mitch Robinson, after All-Stars coach Shane Crawford joked to target him.
- Hughes played through the first half and kicked one goal before attending the afterparty; Holly Hughes said medical checks revealed five broken ribs, a punctured lung, and stable spleen after x-ray and CT scans.
- Seven Network reported the broadcast drew more than 2.3 million viewers, the All Stars team defeated Victoria 3.13.7 to 3.11.11 , and Daniel Gorringe offered apologies after the game.
- As a charity match for prostate cancer, the Legends Game raised funds for the E.J. Whitten legacy, with 54-year-old participant Dave Hughes highlighting risks for non-professionals and earning praise for toughness and humour.
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The Age‘Really get into him’: The Allies roughed up Dave Hughes in the Legends game. Now he’s in hospital with punctured lung
Hughes was involved in three clashes with former AFL players during the game, but their coach Shane Crawford says his light-hearted pre-match address urging the Allies to “earmark” Hughes was not taken literally.
·Sydney, Australia
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