Mick Malthouse has fought off armed intruders with a piece of exercise equipment during a home invasion at his Melbourne property.

The 72-year-old three-time premiership-winning coach was at home with wife Nanette when he confronted three men at his East Melbourne unit early on Thursday.

Malthouse said he squared up to the trio as they attempted to break in, with one of the men trying to stab him with a screwdriver.

He tried to stab me in the chest, so I’ve got a mark on my chest and they whacked my arm a couple of times.

The former Western Bulldogs, West Coast, Collingwood and Carlton coach suffered minor injuries in the struggle, but declined medical attention from paramedics after being struck.

Police say Malthouse chased down the alleged offenders to a nearby laneway before they r

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