Saint cops horrific knock in terrifying scenes
St Kilda midfielder Mason Wood has copped a horrific knock that left him unconscious and in distress on the MCG turf on Thursday night.
Wood was the victim of friendly fire, clashing mid air with teammate Zaine Cordy as the pair leapt for the ball in the first quarter of Spud's Game.
The force of Cordy's hip flipped Wood, who landed on his head.
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Saints medical staff rushed to Wood's aid, forcing him onto his side.
He was eventually brought to and carefully moved onto onto a stretcher.
Zaine Cordy and Mason Wood clashed in scary scenes. (Getty)Teammates were seen rushing over to the medical car as Wood was taken to the rooms.
He was seen talking to medical staff and moving his arms as he was driven away.
It's another scary incident as the AFL pushes to increase the protection of players' heads across all levels of football.
Trainers gathered around Wood. (AFL Photos via Getty Images)On the eve of the 2024 season, Melbourne premiership midfielder Angus Brayshaw was forced to medically retire from the game due to ongoing head trauma sustained during his career.
During the pre season, North Melbourne star Jy Simpkin was knocked out after a brutal late hit from St Kilda veteran Jimmy Webster.
Mason Wood convulses while attended to by a trainer. (AFL Photos via Getty Images)
