AFL legend Aaron Shattock placed in induced coma following freak accident while operating an excavator Brisbane Lions AFL premiership great Aaron Shattock has been placed in an induced coma after he was crushed under an excavator.
A statement from Labrador Football Club regarding Aaron Shattock, who is in an induced coma.
Aaron has been a significant part of our club since 2007- as a player, assistant coach, senior coach and committee member.
He is currently in an induced coma at Gold Coast University Hospital, where he will remain under observation in the coming days.
The 44-year-old was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital with multiple severe and life-threatening chest injuries after the digger had rolled onto him while he was on his property.