Emotional Petracca reveals brutal reality of his horror injury 😓 | AFL 360 | Fox Footy

Melbourne Demons star Christian Petracca joined AFL 360 to discuss how the rehab and recovery has been following his horror injury.
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[@williamporter2867]

Full marks to Petracca he is a man's man and as good a footballer as you will see.

[@georgieporgie8883]

He is such a good man, a superstar player and an all around wonderful human.

[@Biscuitabuse]

An excellent young man, on and off the field, glad he's on the mend, wish him and his family all the best.

[@butcher2044]

What a bloody warrior, speedy recovery mate 👍

[@jackmag4056]

0:12 is so disturbing

[@runnynose8341]

Every supporter of every other club hopes Trac has a speedy recover and hopes he gets back to his best asap.

[@user-qm9mg9iw6o]

No we don’t lol

[@runnynose8341]

@@user-qm9mg9iw6o are you a port meat head or pie meat head?

[@DV-zv4ox]

Not a Dees supporter but always love watching this bloke and how he goes about his footy. He would've been just as good in the 80's and 90's as he is today - true footballing DNA!

[@darylcumming7119]

Best of luck for future and is injury free.

[@2011GamerBoy]

Petracca a competitor and got a lot of courage, going through rehab from an injury is challenging but ive got no doubt when he's back to come to the field he's gonna be the same beast he is now, entire footy world is behind you tracks

[@georgepiano100]

You can easily tell how much Christian is holding back after some of the questions. I believe he is a great person and an amazing player. Get well soon !

[@rhyssanders9122]

Man, when that sound and croak comes from a man speaking on things, its real and heavy for him. Good luck mate.

[@whoozworldizthis4221]

I was very impressed at the class collingwood showed by not targetting him when he came back on, lucky these cam be lofe threatening injuries

[@bigjohnknew]

I knew a bloke that had a very similar injury and he came close to dying. This man is as tough as they come and to see him get so emotional is actually inspiring.

[@stella_rose33]

wishing u all the best petracca, ur so so strong ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nicholaschamberlain4977]

Outstanding young man. Get better soon.

[@StuAus]

Petracca is being a politician with his answers but it's obvious they didn't look after him very well.

[@user-xv7xv8xg5q]

Yep, trying to be a team player here but clearly the focus was on winning and not his health. Nobody in their right mind can look at his reaction after getting hit and not suspect something serious could have happened.

[@aussieintexas61]

the look on his face about 5:15 says a lot

[@dalelc43]

@@user-xv7xv8xg5q So Christian isn't in his right mind? Quote "I wouldn't have gone back out if I knew it was that serious". So he didn't think it was so serious he couldn't try playing with the pain. No your just feeling smart because you know now, everybody agrees with the knowledge now. I wouldn't get on a plane if it was going to crash, but we don't until after it happens but of course afterwards you would know better. 🙄🙄

[@user-qm9mg9iw6o]

@@dalelc43everyone fucking knew instantly, you can’t be serious

[@7star7storm7]

​@@dalelc43I totally agree.. the docs wouldn't have let him go back out there if they had serious concerns for his health.. I have been really surprised with how many people are armchair doctors.. This was a very rare occurrence on the footy field.. 99 out of 100 times the player pulls up really sore but not seriously injured

[@moocher9935]

What a fine young man... Gutsy as, great competitor, very humble, speaks well... Would love him at my club

[@stavrogeorgios6974]

Well done Crispy and Collingwood players showing utmost respect for Trac and knowing he was not well and not targeting him.

[@luketuskes6080]

I still cannot believe melbourne let him back on the ground. That's shocking

[@geletmote]

I know what he went through partly having fractured 5 ribs a few months ago falling off the scooter, excruciating pain.

[@andrewbaverstock2672]

This guy is all class.

[@tubester4567]

Christian is a champ. Did he lose his spleen or did the doctors save it? Im very surprised the doctors let him back on the field.

[@user-xv7xv8xg5q]

Barely saved it. had the highest possible grade before losing it.

[@mattviva2346]

As a health care practitioner it makes little sense doing all vaccinations in a period whilst the body is in crisis mode. Putting more strain on the immune system whilst it is healing is not logical. Why not wait until the spleen heals considerably, then possibly vaccinate. Besides the body will not loose its entire immunity to all vaccinationable diseases. I feel for Tracca, hope he gets back quickly and doesn’t suffer from myocarditis🙏

[@anthonyd4771]

Your remark is pseudo-science and the comment about myocarditis proves how ignorant you are

[@joshuasadler9243]

They probably didn't give him those jabs

[@monlomjampa]

You're absolutely not a healthcare professional ahahhaha

[@mattviva2346]

@@monlomjampa 25 years in practice, there is a difference between healthcare professional and a salesmen of big pharmaceutical companies. Would be happy to debate you on how the body functions and why vaccinating whilst the spleen is in trauma is not such a great idea. If you had damaged a muscle in the gym (say a grade 3 tear) would it make sense to then go to the gym and put the muscle under the extreme loading or give it time to repair first and slowly reintroduce exercising the muscle? Seems pretty logical to someone who has any understanding on body function?

[@mattviva2346]

@@joshuasadler9243 saline solution at $250 a pop🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@tedkaboom2406]

Now there is a great role model for any young boy.

[@geoffbishop128]

I have had broken ribs a couple of times in my life & it hurt's a #$&%@! bucket load & you cannot breathe properly. I never had the other complications, thankfully, I'm sure that they are much much harder to diagnose. Christian was obviously VERY committed to the/his club & his team mates, SO BRAVE. The club doctors should NEVER allowed him to go back on the ground even for "just" having broken ribs OR rib. The are trained medical professionals, he is not.

[@baggerssss]

what a star

[@aussieswatching3135]

Lachie Neale is saying “hello, you got a question for me? “

[@PeterGourlay-fh2lv]

He can wait

[@JayDunn-m6y]

He was the star player for melbourne

[@dennym6270]

Makes me feel physically unwell watching the footage back. This was an absolutely disgraceful episode for both the afl and Melbourne footy club to allow this to happen

[@shannonbaron7302]

If the AFL doesn't do an independent inquiry into this situation then it will be failing the players. The players are the number 1 priority to this entire organisation, all they seem to care about is their back pocket and reputation.

[@doodtstar]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Christian, look forward to seeing you back on the park in 2025

[@FreddyJong-co6cb]

Day grand final a.m annalogue yesterday twilight or night grand final f.m digital tomorrow move forward afl 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@maxwatkins7032]

Why was Neale on this show?

[@Shreds111]

Because they normally have 2 players on each players segment

[@jazactane]

How the fk do they let him back on looking at that footage

[@shaundgb7367]

I just been shaking my head so many times since that day. I'm dumbfounded how club doctors allowed him to go back out there. None of it makes any sense to me that this was allowed to happen. I have no medical background but it looked to me at quarter time that he should be off to the hospital as soon as possible. Especially when in the same league we had Tom Lonergan incident not so distant in the past. That was what popped into my mind straight away so I just do not get how an actual professional medical person at the club could be less concerned than me just watching on. If he was a family member of mine, I would have been going off at their club medical staff for sure.

[@LlywellynOBrien]

​@@shaundgb7367 I saw some other footage, not even this stuff and even just from the other grabs I was in disbelief that anyone thought he was safe to play on. This footage is even worse. We need a better system to protect these guys.

[@quantummmmmmmm]

Should never of went back on field. The only mistake that was made unfortunately

[@joshuasadler9243]

​@@LlywellynOBrienhaving compentent doctors is all it would take. These doctors need their medical lisences revoked.

[@FreddyJong-co6cb]

Day grand final tony serprano(remember when is the worst form of conversation)😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢

[@Kevin-oh2je]

More hugs and kisses for Abbey Holmes live on TV F... the critics ☘️♥️😂

[@guenthersteiner3311]

It makes me upset

[@ben40577]

cue every club having a matchday x-ray machine in 2025

[@anthonyd4771]

It wasn't needed. It is very rare for a grade 5 spleen lac to not be suspected clinically

[@joshuasadler9243]

The doctor's could have told rib and lung damage by using a stethoscope.

[@xSnappa]

Onya Tracs

[@seleniaprestianni4467]

Afl medical staff and procedures across the board Definitely needs desperate reviewing! The AFL singed off on this is a joke, there needs to be serious ramifications and compensation from the AFL and Melbourne for what they have put this man through let alone his family. This can never happen again at anytime.

[@PlayOnFooty]

Goodwin won’t last long. Petraccas parents have every right be upset. Laura Kane can’t change my mind about the AFL’s dismal duty of care.

[@doogi30]

teachers pet spotted i repeat we have a teachers pet on the premises

[@herve160181]

You wouldn't look on your medical team the same after this. Trust is forever damaged.

[@davidaddison3379]

not safe not effective.

[@paulweston285]

Sack Hinkley

[@LlywellynOBrien]

@@paulweston285 lol you people turn up everywhere.

[@paulweston285]

@@LlywellynOBrien You'll never tear us apart !

[@LlywellynOBrien]

@@paulweston285 I hope that is ironic.

[@ShinyGarchomp23]

How can Port Adelaide get fined for letting Alir and Lachie Jones come back on yet Melbourne get nothing for this? Petracca could've died.

[@Kevin-oh2je]

Obvious just from the eyes of Petracca Of course, Darcy Moore had NOTHING to do with it Not unlike Barry Hall on Luke McPharlin...NOT a lot of courage involved by Moore/Hall

[@TheMjb85]

Petracca is a legend, but this is awful viewing for the club. What a dereliction of duties from those doctors.

[@worker-wf2em]

The physical injuries will heal but the emotional trauma of knowing he let his captain down with some of his efforts post-injury will haunt him forever. At least Gawn is able to laugh about it

[@williamchristopher5653]

Petracca the only player ever to get injured?

[@Spring732]

Glad hes Not playing anymore. Couldnt stand him.

[@brian04950]

He comments, whilst on the couch, with one hand in his pants and the other in a King-size pack of M&Ms

[@seleniaprestianni4467]

Wtf