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Season over for wounded Demons star Christian Petracca

Christian Petracca suffered four broken ribs and a lacerated spleen against Collingwood. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Melbourne star Christian Petracca's season is over in a massive blow to the out-of-form side's AFL finals hopes.

The 28-year-old midfielder is recovering in hospital after surgery to repair four broken ribs and a lacerated spleen, sustained in a marking contest during the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.

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