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Sky News AU
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'He's not well': Australian Idol star Guy Sebastian rushed to hospital to undergo surgery after suffering serious injury in football game
Guy Sebastian has been rushed to hospital after he sustained an injury during a football game with AFL legend Brendan Fevola. On Saturday, the Australian singer, 43, and former Carlton player, 44, teamed up to help Masala Dandenong Football Club break a losing streak at Lois Twohig Reserve in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong North. Sebastian and Fevola led Masala to a tense 55–53 win over South Melbourne Districts as a thundering crowd cheered on the underdogs. The stars united as part of a promotion by Fox FM's Fifi, Fev, and Nick breakfast show, where Fevola offers his skills for battling local clubs. Masala suffered a 229-point defeat to St Bede's Mentone the week prior, but soared to victory with the 623-goal kicking star in their line-up. The AFL great scored six goals and plucked several one-handed marks to help secure the win. However, Sebastian's afternoon was cut short by injury. The Australian Idol 2003 runner-up could be seen limping out of the park in the fourth quarter. He had his leg iced and wrapped and left the ground on crutches. The Battle Scars hitmaker took to Instagram shortly afterwards and addressed his injury with worried fans. "Thought I'd strap on the boots after a LONG hiatus and performed for the locals," Sebastian said. "Great day out for Masala Dandenong getting their first win with @brendanfevola25 kicking a bag! "Unfortunately, I've done a proper number on myself. #realitycheck #sticktosinging #footyglorydaysareover @thefox1019." Fevola later appeared on Channel 7's Sunday Footy Feast where he revealed Sebastian ruptured his Achilles and was due to undergo surgery. "I spoke to him this morning, he's not well," the former Brisbane Lions player said. "He's ruptured his Achilles. He's getting surgery on Monday and is in hospital. "So he missed his mate's 40th, but hey, we got good headlines, which is great (laughs). "He had a mate's 40th back in Sydney, so when we decided to do this to help out a footy horrible. That was the whole point." Fevola said Guy agreed to Saturday's game and pushed himself to continue with the second quarter after originally only planning to play in the first. "There were a couple of other teams to play (on Saturday), but Guy Sebastian just released his new single, Maybe, so I said, 'mate, do you think you can come out and sing at half-time?'," he said. "And he said 'mate, I'd love to'." "Guy actually played the first quarter, sung at half-time, sung virtually a whole concert and then he was so into it, he was actually having a crack,' Fevola explained. "He goes, 'I'll play the second half'. Fourth quarter, I saw him fall down and I couldn't stop laughing because he just fell. I was like 'mate, singers shouldn't play footy, footy players shouldn't sing, keep to your genre'. "And he looked around, and he goes, 'I think something popped'. I said 'that's not good, because I've done both Achilles'." It came after the Victoria Amateur Football Club (VAFA) association investigated Sebastian and Fevola's appearance when VAFA clubs questioned their eligibility as the competition strictly prohibited payments to players. The investigation found Sebastian and Fevola would not be paid, so their appearance went ahead. Both stars were reportedly willing to sign a legal document to confirm the findings. A Fox FM producer said Sebastian and Fevola's appearance was purely 'a promotional exercise'.
Perth Now
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Guy Sebastian in hospital awaiting surgery after serious injury
Australian pop star Guy Sebastian is in hospital and due to undergo surgery after suffering a rupturing Achilles in a local footy game alongside AFL great Brendan Fevola. The music and sporting veterans turned out for Masala Dandenong Thirds on Saturday and helped the struggling Division 5 team to a win one week after they were demolished by 229 points. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Brendan Fevola shares update on Guy Sebastian's local footy injury. Sebastian, in full kit, performed some of his biggest hits at half-time and scrapped plans to leave early, getting back on the field only to finish with what he described as 'a little injury'. Fevola said it was a far worse situation than Sebastian let on. 'I spoke to him this morning, he's not well,' Fevola told Channel 7's Sunday Footy Feast. 'He had a mate's 40th back in Sydney so when we decided to do this to help out a footy club ... they're horrible. That was the whole point. 'There were a couple of other teams to play (on Saturday) but Guy Sebastian just released his new single, Maybe, so I said 'mate, do you think you can come out and sing at half-time and he said 'mate, I'd love to'.' The catch was that Sebastian would not be able to stay for the whole game, but he enjoyed himself so much that he stuck around to keep playing — a decision he would come to regret. Guy Sebastian suffered a ruptured Achilles in the local footy appearance. Credit: 7NEWS/Instagram 'Guy actually played the first quarter, sung at half-time, sung virtually a whole concert and then he was so into it, he was actually having a crack,' Fevola said. 'He goes 'I'll play the second half'. Fourth quarter, I saw him fall down and I couldn't stop laughing because he just fell. I was like 'mate, singers shouldn't play footy, footy players shouldn't sing, keep to your genre'. 'And he looked around and he goes 'I think something popped'. I said that's not good, because I've done both Achilles. 'He's ruptured his Achilles. He's getting surgery on Monday and is in hospital. So he missed his mate's 40th but hey we got good headlines, which is great (laughs).' Sebastian joined the circle for the team song while on crutches, then shared his own update in a light-hearted post on Instagram. 'Thought I'd strap on the boots after a LONG hiatus and performed for the locals,' he wrote. 'Great day out for Masala Dandenong getting their first win with Brendan Fevola kicking a bag! 'Unfortunately I've done a proper number on myself. #realitycheck #sticktosinging #footyglorydaysareover.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Fevola was the star of the show at Lois Twohig Reserve, kicking six goals in the Tigers' 7.13 (55) to 8.5 (53) win over South Melbourne. The win ended their 20-game losing streak. Fevola and Sebastian played in the match as part of a promotion run by Fevola's breakfast radio program. They were initially scrutinised for their involvement given VAFA rules state that no players are allowed to be paid. But Fevola hit out at the investigation, saying he never gets paid for any of his appearances. 'Everyone thinks I'm getting paid to be doing this but they don't realise we're doing it for radio,' Fevola said on The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick. 'All the other presidents around the VAFA have blown up. What's wrong with these people? Pull your head out of your butt. 'We are doing this for a team that is bottom, bottom, bottom of the ladder in Division 5. 'There's no cash here.' Fevola recently joined Richmond's AFLW side as a specialist coach helping out the forwards. Brendan Fevola at Richmond AFLW training in his role as a specialist forward coach. Credit: Richmond He said the role, his first formal position at a top club in more than a decade, came about after a dinner at veteran journalist Mike Sheahan's house. 'I didn't realise (Sheahan's daughter) Kate was involved at Richmond,' he told Sunday Footy Feast of the Tigers' long-time head of women's football. 'She sort of floated it as a 'what do I think of AFLW' and as I said to her, I've got four daughters and I pretty much watch every game and I have from the start. 'I've been down (at Punt Road) the last couple of months but pre-season officially kicks off tomorrow so I'm super excited for that. 'To be back in footy land, to be among the girls, I think it's a real credit to the AFLW girls — they don't get paid much, they're in their voluntary work for the last two months, they're in there every day. 'And they're doing it because they want to get better and they want to play footy. That really excites me, because they want to learn. 'They're pretty much sponges, everything you say they take in. They want to watch tape.' He said he is 'like a 12-year-old kid' when Richmond stars Katie Brennan and Monique Conti come to ask him for advice. 'I literally can't wait for tomorrow, I'm so pumped,' Fevola added.
7NEWS
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Guy Sebastian in hospital awaiting surgery after rupturing Achilles injury in local footy game with Brendan Fevola
Australian pop star Guy Sebastian is in hospital and due to undergo surgery after suffering a rupturing Achilles in a local footy game alongside AFL great Brendan Fevola. The music and sporting veterans turned out for Masala Dandenong Thirds on Saturday and helped the struggling team to a win one week after they were demolished by 229 points. Sebastian, in full kit, performed some of his biggest hits at half-time and scrapped plans to leave early, getting back on the field only to finish with what he described as 'a little injury'. Fevola said it was a far worse situation than Sebastian let on. 'I spoke to him this morning, he's not well,' Fevola told Channel 7's Sunday Footy Feast. 'He had a mate's 40th back in Sydney so when we decided to do this to help out a footy club ... they're horrible. That was the whole point. 'There were a couple of other teams to play (on Saturday) but Guy Sebastian just released his new single, Maybe, so I said 'mate, do you think you can come out and sing at half-time and he said 'mate, I'd love to'. 'But he had to be gone by about 1.30, he's catching a flight to a 40th. So we go perfect, we'll do the 9 o'clock slot because that's when the thirds division five play. 'Guy actually played the first quarter, sung at half-time, sung virtually a whole concert and then he was so into it, he was actually having a crack. 'He goes 'I'll play the second half'. Fourth quarter, I saw him fall down and I couldn't stop laughing because he just fell. I was like 'mate, singers shouldn't play footy, footy players shouldn't sing, keep to your genre'. 'And he looked around and he goes 'I think something popped'. I said that's not good, because I've done both Achilles. 'He's ruptured his Achilles. He's getting surgery on Monday and is in hospital. So he missed his mate's 40th but hey we got good headlines, which is great.' Sebastian shared his regret in a light-hearted post on Instagram. 'Thought I'd strap on the boots after a LONG hiatus and performed for the locals,' he wrote. 'Great day out for Masala Dandenong getting their first win with Brendan Fevola kicking a bag! 'Unfortunately I've done a proper number on myself. #realitycheck #sticktosinging #footyglorydaysareover.' Fevola was the star of the show at Lois Twohig Reserve, kicking six goals in the Tigers' 7.13 (55) to 8.5 (53) win over South Melbourne. The win ended their 20-game losing streak. Fevola and Sebastian played in the match as part of a promotion run by Fevola's breakfast radio program. They were initially scrutinised for their involvement given VAFA rules state that no players are allowed to be paid. But Fevola hit out at the investigation, saying he never gets paid for any of his apperances. 'Everyone thinks I'm getting paid to be doing this but they don't realise we're doing it for radio,' Fevola said on The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick. 'All the other presidents around the VAFA have blown up. What's wrong with these people? Pull your head out of your butt. 'We are doing this for a team that is bottom, bottom, bottom of the ladder in Division 5. 'There's no cash here.'
7NEWS
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Brendan Fevola and Guy Sebastian inspire struggling local team Masala Dandenong to stunning win
Beloved AFL champion Brendan Fevola and pop star Guy Sebastian have inspired a struggling local team to stunning victory on Saturday. Fevola and Sebastian lined up for the Masala Dandenong Football Club Thirds, a week after they were demolished by 229 points by St Bedes/Mentone. Despite turning 44 earlier this year, Fevola basically singled-handedly dragged the Tigers to victory over the South Melbourne at the Lois Twohig Reserve. The Carlton great had four in the first quarter to get the crowd up and about early before finishing with six of his side's seven goals as they held on for a 7.13 (55) to 8.5 (53) victory. The win ended the club's 20-game losing streak. Sebastian also showed some crafty skills through the midfield before getting behind the mic at half-time to belt out a few of his biggest hits, much to the delight of the more than 2500 in attendance. Fevola was delighted to come away with the win. 'I love playing footy and that's something they'll never forget and I'll never forget,' he said. Sebastian unfortunately finished the match with an injury, but was still in great spirits. 'It's great for Masala Dandenong to get a win and have a great crowd come out to support both teams,' Sebastian told News Corp. 'In a sign that 'maybe' it's time to hang up the boots, I sustained a little injury in the fourth quarter, but I'll be fine and again I am stoked that the boys were able to get up and score a win today.' The pair played in the match as part of a promotion run by Fevola's breakfast radio program. They were initially scrutinised for their involvement given VAFA rules state that no players are allowed to be paid. But Fevola hit out at the investigation, saying he never gets paid for any of his apperances. 'Everyone thinks I'm getting paid to be doing this but they don't realise we're doing it for radio,' Fevola said on The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick. 'All the other presidents around the VAFA have blown up. What's wrong with these people? Pull your head out of your butt. 'We are doing this for a team that is bottom, bottom, bottom of the ladder in Division 5. 'There's no cash here.'
Herald Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
VAFA: Brendan Fevola's anger over Masala Dandenong appearance
Don't miss out on the headlines from Local Footy. Followed categories will be added to My News. Former AFL star Brendan Fevola has hit out at local footy club presidents for scrutinising his appearance for a battling club this weekend, where Aussie musician Guy Sebastian will also play. Fevola and Sebastian became the subject of a Victorian Amateur Football Association investigation this week after it was revealed they would pull on the boots for Masala Dandenong in the Thirds Division 5 competition. Fevola claimed rival presidents queried whether he was being paid for the one-game where Aussie musician Guy Sebastian will perform at halftime. Under VAFA rules, no players are allowed to be paid. Fevola is scheduled to play in the club's second side which has lost by an average of 117 points across four games this season. The Tigers finished bottom of the ladder last season with no wins, 16 losses and a percentage of 18.5. 'Everyone thinks I'm getting paid to be doing this but they don't realise we're doing it for radio,' Fevola said on The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick. 'All the other presidents around the VAFA have blown up. What's wrong with these people? Pull your head out of your butt. 'We are doing this for a team that is bottom, bottom, bottom of the ladder in Division 5. 'There's no cash here.' A VAFA spokesperson confirmed Fevola's appearance had been approved by the competition. The game will take place on Saturday at Lois Twohig Reserve in Dandenong North from 9am. Fevola's main club this season is Essendon District Football League outfit East Sunbury. In round 1, he helped the Thunder end a 1344-day losing streak.
