AFL icon Tony Modra is in a very serious condition after being involved in a crash involving his cattle truck on Thursday.
The Adelaide and Fremantle great, best-known for his high-flying marks, was airlifted to Flinders Medical Centre and is believed to be fighting for life.
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“A truck driver has been seriously injured after a crash at Back Valley,” SA Police said in a statement.
“About 5.15pm on Thursday 18 June, police and emergency services responded to reports of that a truck had crashed into a tree on Range Road, Back Valley, about 10 kilometres west of Victor Harbor.
“The driver and sole occupant of the truck, a 57-year-old Waitpinga man, was taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries.
“Traffic restrictions were in place for several hours, however the road has since fully re-opened.”
Tony Modra with the Sheffield Shield at the Peterborough Hotel. Picture: Ben ClarkSource: News Corp AustraliaAdelaide Crows v Sydney Swans. Football Park. Tony Modra takes a mark.Source: News Corp Australia
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir sent his best wishes to Modra and his family.
“It’s pretty fresh for me… obviously (Modra is) a big part of the Freo family,” Longmuir said on Thursday night.
“All I can say is I wish him and his family well.
“Hopefully he can pull through. I’m thinking of him, we’re all thinking of him and his family.
“Thoughts are with them.”
Modra played 165 AFL games, kicking 558 goals, with 118 games at the Crows and then 47 at the Dockers.
He was twice named an All-Australian and led his club goalkicking six times, taking Mark of the Year three times.