Richmond great Michael Roach is in a fight for his life after undergoing open heart surgery. 7NEWS
great Michael Roach is in a fight for his life after undergoing open heart surgery last week.
The 64-year-old suffered a heart attack on Tuesday and had a stent inserted. But he then required a triple bypass surgery.Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. Stream them all for free onDoctors are optimistic of working through those issues with Roach’s family hopeful of him being discharged from intensive care as early as Monday night.
Nicknamed ‘Disco’, the Tigers’ high-flyer is much loved by fans after playing 200 games and being a crucial part of the premiership-winning side in 1980.He won two Coleman Medals and was also Richmond’s leading goalkicker seven times. A mark he took against Hawthorn at the MCG is considered one of the greatest in the history of the game.
Roach hailed from Tasmania and continued the club’s great love affair with forwards from the Apple Isle.If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your
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