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Melbourne footy player fighting for life after brutal tackle | 9 News Australia
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1:38Now PlayingA young footballer is now on life support after he suffered serious head injuries during a local match in Melbourne's north.
27-year-old Nathan Fitzgerald hit his head on a covered cricket pitch during a tackle at Lalor Reserve over the weekend.
His family are now facing the prospect of turning off his life support.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of covered cricket pitches in the middle of football ovals.
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