Nathan Fitzgerald suffers critical injuries during game amid safety concerns
Nathan Fitzgerald, a 27-year-old football player, suffered critical head injuries during a game at Lalor Recreation Reserve in Melbourne on Saturday. Epping Football Netball Club president Luke De Vincentis expressed safety concerns over the on-field cricket pitch, which players had noted as problematic. A GoFundMe for Fitzgerald's family quickly raised nearly $20,000 within two hours.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 07:39 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 07:40 UTC
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