Richmond legend Michael Roach has undergone surgery after suffering a heart attack last Tuesday, remaining in intensive care after a surgery setback.
Per reports from Seven News, the 1980 Premiership player reportedly suffered a setback post surgery, originally intended to have a stint inserted but instead requiring triple bypass surgery.
Despite this, his family and doctors are confident in working through the issue.
The news comes as a shock to the AFL community, with the 64-year-old still in top physical shape despite hanging up the boots 34 years ago.
The Tasmanian had a stellar career for the Tigers from 1977 to 1989 playing 200 games and kicking 607 goals.
Wishing Michael Roach all the best with his recovery.
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— Richmond FC ๐ฏ (@Richmond_FC) February 6, 2023
Roach was the club's leading goalkicker seven times, a two-time Coleman Medallist, an All-Australian in 1979 and in 2002 inducted into the Richmond Hall of Fame.
Standing at 193 cm, Roach was known for his high-flying screamers including a spectacular mark against Hawthorn in 1979 which won him Goal of the Year.
His influence at Tigerland paved the way for Tasmanian footballers such as Royce Hart, Matthew Richardson and Jack Riewoldt - all three of whom have had success at the club.
