Channel 7 footy reporter Tom Browne back at work after infection saw him ... trends now Channel 7 footy reporter Tom Browne returns to work after mystery infection saw him hospitalised and unable to walk for six days By Jimmy Briggs and Bridie Pearson-jones For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:34 GMT, 8 December 2022 | Updated: 09:42 GMT, 8 December 2022 Viewcomments Channel 7's chief AFL reporter Tom Browne is back at work after a crippling infection recently saw him hospitalised for six days. The esteemed journalist, 40, was admitted to Victoria's Cabrini Hospital in November after his condition left him bedridden and unable to work. Fortunately, his medical team effectively treated him and helped the footy correspondent get back on the field. Channel 7's chief AFL reporter Tom Browne (pictured) is back at work after a mystery infection recently saw him hospitalised for six days After a successful surgery the sports reporter was provided with a clean bill of health and given permission to return to his job. Many of Tom's fans took to Twitter to express relief that he was on the mend with one concerned follower telling him to 'go well'. Tom, who is expecting his second child with wife Tara, often speaks on health and urges people to look after themselves. Fortunately, his medical team effectively treated him and helped the footy correspondent get back on the field At age 32, he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes but a combination of medical treatment and healthy living helps him keep it under control. 'I think a lot of people with diabetes have a similar attitude to me and that is they just want to get on with life, but the reality is it is a serious illness,' he told the Herald Sun. 'I think people should be inspired by the likes of (footballers) Paddy McCartin and Sam Reid; you should not let it hold you back.' Tom, who is expecting his second child with wife Tara (left), often speaks on health and urges people to look after themselves Tom, who is the son of son of Collingwood president Jeff Browne, and his wife Tara are the proud parents of one-year-old son Henry. The lovebirds live in a mansion in Melbourne. He worked as a lawyer from 2006 to 2009 before beginning a career in sports journalism. In addition to his TV presenting work, Tom also pens a regular column for 7NEWS.com.au called Tom's Take. In addition to his TV presenting work, Tom also pens a regular column for 7NEWS.com.au called Tom's Take Change of career: Tom worked as a lawyer from 2006 to 2009 before beginning a career in sports journalism Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility