Wangaratta recruit Jai Middleton was taken to hospital following the league's first practice game on the weekend in the Ovens and Murray Football League.
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The Pies toppled West Coburg by five goals, but the tall ruckman was the only injury concern
"We had the three ruckmen having a bit of a ruck challenge, which is good, but unfortunately Jai got a cork and ended up in hospital," captain Michael Newton revealed.
Jai got a cork and ended up in hospital. It blew up very quickly.
- Michael Newton
"It blew up very quickly, to the point where they thought the best thing was to go to hospital, but I think he's all good now."
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