A Glimpse of Fracture in Football's Fabric The Australian Rules football landscape is rarely far from controversy, but recent events have highlighted the sport's often overlooked human side.
Two high profile stories Collingwood coach Craig McRae's heartfelt plea to premiership winning small forward Bobby Hill and Adelaide goal kicking great Tony Modra's tribute to medical teams that saved his life after a near fatal accident serve as poignant reminders of the complex lives behind the on field heroes.
McRae's emotional address is striking, given the current circumstances.