Former AFL Player Aaron Shattock in Critical Condition After Excavator Accident

The 44-year-old Brisbane Lions premiership winner underwent emergency surgery following a heavy machinery rollover on his Gold Coast property.

Aaron Shattock, a former Brisbane Lions player and 2002 AFL premiership winner, was critically injured in an excavator rollover on his property in Worongary, Gold Coast.
The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, with authorities using hydraulic equipment to free Shattock from beneath the heavy machinery.
Shattock sustained severe chest injuries and underwent emergency surgery at Gold Coast University Hospital, where he remains in an induced coma.
The Brisbane Lions and Shattock’s local club, Labrador Tigers, expressed shock and support, with calls for privacy from his family during this difficult time.
Police are investigating the incident, which has drawn widespread concern and well-wishes from teammates, fans, and community members.