Australian music icon Guy Sebastian has landed in hospital after injuring himself during a footy match with AFL great Brendan Fevola.

Fevola and Sebastian teamed up on Saturday to help struggling club Masala Dandenong break a long losing streak in front of a buzzing crowd at Lois Twohig Reserve.

What began as a quirky radio promotion turned into a gritty on-field performance, as Fevola and Sebastian led Masala to a tense 55–53 win over South Melbourne Districts.

The appearance came just one week after the team’s demoralising 229-point thrashing at the hands of St Bede’s Mentone.

Despite being 44 and long retired from the AFL, it was vintage Fevola on the day, booting six goals to steer his adopted side to victory.

However, Sebastian’s afternoon was cut short by injury with the pop star seen limping from the park in the fourth quarter.

Guy Sebastian rushed to hospital after serious injury”

Guy Sebastian (pictured with wife Jules) is in hospital awaiting surgery after injuring himself during a footy match with AFL great Brendan Fevola

Brendan Fevola and the Australian Idol winner turned out for struggling local club Masala Dandenong over the weekend

Sebastian took to social media after the match, writing: ‘Thought I’d strap on the boots after a LONG hiatus and performed for the locals.

‘Great day out for Masala Dandenong getting their first win with @brendanfevola25 kicking a bag!

‘Unfortunately I’ve done a proper number on myself. #realitycheck #sticktosinging #footyglorydaysareover.’

Fevola provided more details on Sebastian’s injury on Sunday.

‘I spoke to him this morning, he’s not well,’ Fevola said on Channel 7’s Sunday Footy Feast.

‘He had a mate’s 40th back in Sydney so when we decided to do this to help out a footy club … they’re horrible. That was the whole point.

‘There were a couple of other teams to play (on Saturday) but Guy Sebastian just released his new single, Maybe, so I said “mate, do you think you can come out and sing at half-time?” and he said “mate, I’d love to”.’

Sebastian, who hadn’t planned on playing in the second half, decided to push himself and ended up paying the price.

Sebastian injured himself during the fourth quarter and was pictured limping off the park

The pop icon was on crutches after the match and was soon taken to hospital

Sebastian tore his Achilles and will be getting surgery on Monday

‘Guy actually played the first quarter, sung at half-time, sung virtually a whole concert and then he was so into it, he was actually having a crack,’ Fevola explained.

‘He goes “I’ll play the second half”. Fourth quarter, I saw him fall down and I couldn’t stop laughing because he just fell. I was like “mate, singers shouldn’t play footy, footy players shouldn’t sing, keep to your genre”.

‘And he looked around and he goes “I think something popped”. I said that’s not good, because I’ve done both Achilles.

‘He’s ruptured his Achilles. He’s getting surgery on Monday and is in hospital. So he missed his mate’s 40th but hey we got good headlines, which is great (laughs).’

Their participation wasn’t without controversy. Before the match, VAFA launched an investigation into concerns raised by rival clubs over whether the high-profile pair were being paid – which is prohibited in the amateur league.

A torn Achilles typically requires a rehab program lasting 4 to 6 months for most individuals to return to their former level of activity

The league confirmed both Fevola and Sebastian were cleared to play after assurances they would receive no payment or benefits.

A Fox FM producer said both men were happy to sign a legal document confirming their amateur status.

‘This is a promotional exercise for Fev (for the radio show) and Guy (for his music), not a money-making exercise,’ the statement read.