December 16th 2024.
A retired AFL player recently displayed his quick reflexes and heroism while shopping at a Melbourne mall. Saverio Rocca, a well-known AFL figure, was at Northland Shopping Centre when he noticed a customer leaving a store with unpaid items. In an interview with 9News, Rocca shared that he approached the individual and advised him to return the stolen goods. However, the thief took one glance at Rocca and bolted off.
Without hesitation, the 51-year-old former athlete went after the shoplifter. After a short chase, the thief dropped the stolen items, which Rocca promptly returned to the store. Onlooker Danny Reddon was amazed by Rocca's off-field bravery. He shared, "He's a big guy...I recognized him as Sav Rocca. He took the clothes back, and I congratulated him on a job well done. He replied that he would have caught the thief if he hadn't escaped."
Rocca humorously remarked that he felt like he ran about three kilometers, but in reality, it was only a distance of 50 meters. He added that he felt like he was flying, just like in his glory days, although he admits that he wasn't moving as fast as he used to. The retired AFL player was given a 40% discount as a token of appreciation, but he clarified that his days of professional running are long gone. He joked, "The only running I do now is on the footy field. That was probably the fastest I've run since my playing days."
AFL fans will remember Rocca as a prolific goal-kicker, scoring 758 goals in over 250 games for Collingwood and North Melbourne during the 90s and 2000s. After his AFL career, he ventured into American football as a punter for teams such as Washington and the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite his impressive athletic background, Rocca insists that his running days are over, and he is content with being a regular shopper at the mall.
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