Aaron Shattock remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital after he was placed in an induced coma following an accident on his property on Sunday. The former Brisbane Lions star was left fighting for his life after he had been crushed by an excavator.
![[Shattock suffered serious injuries after he became trapped under an excavator while working on his own property on Sunday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/26/08/93490369-0-image-a-3_1735201343582.jpg)
7News claimed the 44-year-old father of three was 'driving the digger' before it rolled over, with Shattock becoming trapped under the machinery. Emergency services had used a hydraulic rescue tool to free him from the digger before Shattock was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
![[Shattock (left) won the 2002 premiership with the Lions, helping them defeat Collingwood in the Grand Final]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/26/08/93490375-0-image-a-4_1735201525364.jpg)
His family have broken their silence on the incident, releasing a statement on Christmas Day via the Labrador Football Club, to thank those who have sent messages of support to the former Brisbane and Port Adelaide player. 'The Shattock family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support, love, and kindness shown to Aaron during this incredibly challenging time,' the family statement read.
![[He'd later go on to join Port Adelade before retiring from AFL football in 2006 after being delisted]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/26/08/93490371-0-image-a-5_1735201527595.jpg)
'Your compassion has provided him - and our entire family - with the strength and hope to keep fighting. Aaron Shattock's family have provided an update on the former Brisbane Lions star's condition. A heartfelt message from Aaron Shattock's family following Sunday's excavator accident (via Labrador AFC).@brisbanelions @PAFC @GCBulletin @couriermail @7NewsGoldCoast @9NewsGoldCoast @tommorris32 pic.twitter.com/cvGrAMFnxX.
