Greta footballer Ben Duffield walks from hospital 13 days after horror injury

Greta player Ben Duffield collapsed and suffered heart problems during the August 28 incident, and required CPR and the use of a defibrillator to save his life.

He was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, with his loved ones fearing he would die before landing.

The 35-year-old had remained at the hospital until Saturday afternoon, with his sister Jessica overjoyed to be able to pick him up.

"It's an amazing achievement for him to be able to leave the hospital," she said on Saturday as she drove to the hospital.

"I'm over the moon right now - you can't wipe the smile from my face.

"Ben is really excited.

"His heart is beating back in a regular rhythm.

"He had his final scan on Friday and everything is looking really good.

"Now it's just a case of him getting home and resting.

"With all the trauma he's been through, it might take some time for everything to heal."

Mr Duffield suffered a broken sternum and lung damage during the incident.

Doctors dubbed him the "miracle man", given how quickly he woke from an induced coma and responded to treatment.

He had been in intensive care after arriving at the Melbourne hospital but was moved after just a few days.

A GoFundMe page has raised more than $52,000 for Mr Duffield and his partner and two kids.

It's unclear when he will be able to return to work, with his sister saying there was no timeframe for his full recovery.

She will be taking part in the Melbourne Marathon next month, with her run to generate money to donate to Ambulance Victoria.

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While Ms Duffield said she had held reservations about running the half marathon, she had taken inspiration from her brother.

"I was wondering if I was ready," she said.

"It's such a long distance.

"But seeing what Ben's gone through over the past few weeks, and everything involved in his recovery, he has really inspired me with his determination.

"I'll take that with me as I do that half marathon, knowing what he's been through.

"Raising the money will be an opportunity to say thanks and give a little bit back to Ambulance Victoria staff who saved Ben's life.

"I believe one of the football trainers is a paramedic and if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be going to hospital right now."

Donations can be made by searching for "Jessica Duffield Melbourne Marathon" online, with the event to be held on October 2.

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