- Mick Marrett was knocked out playing football last weekend
- Doctors discovered tumour while doing precautionary scan
Getting knocked out during a football match has probably saved local player Mick Marrett’s life – after doctors discovered a deadly 7cm brain tumour while doing scans.
Marrett, senior captain of Kilmore Football Netball Club, was knocked unconscious during his side’s clash with Fitzroy last week.
Suffering concussion symptoms after the match, Marrett’s wife took him to the hospital to get checked out.
It was there that doctors found a brain tumour during a precautionary scan. If left to spread further, it could have been deadly.
The father-of-two went under the knife four days later to remove the growth.
Doctors were able to get rid of most of the tumour, leaving only a small section which was close to an artery.
Getting knocked out during a football match has probably saved Mick Marrett’s life
Local footy star has now had tumour removed and is recovering
‘As most people are aware of now, Micky, our senior captain, had a CT scan following a knock from Saturday’s game, and whilst everything was fine from the knock, the scan unfortunately showed Micky had a brain tumour,’ the club posted on Facebook.
‘He has since had surgery to remove it. All early signs are positive, but his beautiful family still needs our family with the recovery ahead.’
A GoFundMe page has since been organised to help pay for Mick’s medical bills.
‘Hi, my name is Jayde, and I’m raising funds for my good mate Mick Marrett and his beautiful family,’ the GoFundMe page says.
‘Mick recently underwent brain surgery to remove a tumour — a life-changing and incredibly challenging experience.
‘If you know Mick, you know he’d do anything for anyone. He’s the kind of person who’s always there when you need him — generous, kind-hearted, and never hesitates to help others, whether it’s raising money for a cause or lending a hand in tough times.
‘Now, Mick and his family need our help. Kim, Mick’s wife, has taken time off work to care for him during his recovery, meaning their family is now relying solely on Mick’s sick leave.
‘On top of this, they’re facing substantial out-of-pocket medical expenses and the ongoing pressure of covering their mortgage and supporting their three beautiful children.
‘Your support will go directly towards easing the financial burden of medical bills, household expenses, and ensuring Mick can focus fully on his recovery without the weight of financial stress.
‘Any contribution, big or small, will make a real difference to this wonderful family. Thank you for helping support Mick, Kim, and their kids during this tough time.’
