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The Age |
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| Balwyn Tigers defender Shaun Bergin, 26, was in an induced coma last night after being knocked out in a football match yesterday afternoon. The clash happened just before 4pm, in the team's preliminary final against Blackburn. The game was stopped for more than 10 minutes while paramedics treated Bergin. A spokesman for Ambulance Victoria said he remained unconscious during the examination and journey to hospital. Club vice-president Wayne Malone said the club was awaiting news on Bergin's condition. ''He got taken out in a tackle five minutes into the last quarter. He was taken off in an ambulance to The Alfred and the Balwyn football club are very concerned about his health.'' |
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