what happened to dave hughes

Comedian Dave Hughes suffered serious injuries during an AFL Legends charity match in August 2025, including five broken ribs and a punctured lung. He was hospitalized initially, spent time in intensive care, and although he finished the match in pain, the severity of his injuries led to ongoing health complications. Recently, six weeks after the incident, Hughes was readmitted to the hospital to have fluid drained from his lungs due to these complications. He has been candid about the difficulties of recovery and the annoyance of hospital sounds, but maintains a humorous outlook on the situation. Hughes' road to recovery is ongoing, and he faces weeks more of healing from the injuries sustained in the game.