Brendan Fevola Suffers Torn Quad Tendon at AFL Legends Game on August 27

Brendan Fevola, the Carlton legend and Fox FM radio host, suffered a partially torn quad tendon during the AFL Legends Game on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium. His radio co-host Nick Cody fell onto Fevola’s left leg during a marking contest in the first quarter, leaving him unable to move or kick. Fevola said he felt a pop and immediately knew something was wrong. The injury may require surgery and sideline him for 6 to 12 months.

How the injury happened

Fevola took a mark early in the first quarter while playing for Victoria against the All Stars. Nick Cody, who co-hosts the Fox FM show Fifi, Fev and Nick with Fevola, fell onto the back of his leg during the contest. Fevola’s left leg bent at an awkward angle underneath Cody’s weight. He felt a pop immediately and could not move or stand up. Cody apologised to his teammate as Fevola remained on the ground for several minutes before being assisted off the field. Victoria won the match 6.17.6 (162) to 5.14.8 (137) with 29,040 fans at Marvel Stadium.

What the Carlton doctor suspects

Carlton’s medical staff diagnosed a partially torn quad tendon. Fevola said he could not lift his leg or feel his quad muscle after the injury. The doctor booked him for a scan on Friday morning at 9 am, though Fevola said he was unlikely to make the appointment due to pain and immobility. Online research suggested recovery takes 6 to 12 months for this type of injury.

Complications from earlier surgery

Fevola had undergone surgery on his right knee just five weeks before the Legends Game. He told the Carlton doctor that his other knee “is cooked,” meaning it has existing damage. Fevola said he is probably going in for a double operation to address both knees. He expressed concern about whether he will be able to play football again. His wife Alex and daughter Tobi were upset by the injury, though his other daughters Leni, Lulu and Mia filmed him being carried off on a stretcher for TikTok.

Fevola’s account of the incident

Speaking on his radio show Friday morning, Fevola described the moment in detail. “I didn’t see Nick because he was behind me because I was that quick,” he said. “I felt a pop and I thought ‘uh oh’ and I don’t think I’ve ever played a footy game where I’ve marked the ball and had to give away a shot at goal.” He said he went into shock and could not remember much of what happened. “I bum crawled my way to the boundary line like a man who had lost all his dignity,” he told listeners. “I couldn’t move my quad. I couldn’t feel my quad. I was like ‘I can’t move’.”

Final Thoughts

Fevola faces a lengthy recovery and possible double surgery on both knees. The injury marks a serious setback for the Carlton legend, who was playing in a charity match. His radio co-host Cody apologised, though Fevola said the incident was simply bad luck.

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