Former Adelaide and Fremantle AFL star Tony Modra has shared his first photographs since a truck accident that he described as nearly claiming his life. Modra posted the images to Instagram, expressing gratitude to the ambulance service and hospital staff who treated him.
The slideshow included a photo of Modra in the intensive care unit surrounded by loved ones, and another image of him with his family smiling. The exact date of the accident was not specified, but Modra's post on Tuesday marked his first public communication since the incident.
Modra played 221 games in the AFL between 1994 and 2005, kicking 868 goals. He was a highly regarded player known for his goal-kicking prowess during his career with the Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers.