The Australian football community is rallying around AFL legend Tony Modra after reports emerged that the former star forward was seriously injured in a truck accident on his property in South Australia.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Thursday evening, June 18, when emergency services were called to Range Road in Back Valley, approximately 90 kilometers south of Adelaide, following reports of a truck collision. South Australian Police confirmed that responders arrived at the scene around 5:15 p.m. local time after receiving reports that a truck had struck a tree.

Authorities stated that the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 57-year-old man from Waitpinga, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment. While police did not officially identify the individual, multiple reports have indicated that the injured man is Tony Modra.

Initial reports suggest that Modra was operating the truck on his rural property when the vehicle collided with a tree, causing significant damage and resulting in serious injuries. Further details regarding the exact circumstances of the crash have not yet been released, and authorities continue to investigate.

Modra is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and influential players in AFL history. During his career with the Adelaide Football Club and later the Fremantle Football Club, he became renowned for his spectacular aerial marks and prolific goal-scoring ability.

His remarkable 1993 season, in which he kicked 129 goals, remains one of the most memorable individual campaigns in modern AFL history. Despite suffering a serious knee injury that sidelined him during Adelaide’s 1997 premiership season, Modra’s contributions to the game earned him lasting admiration from fans across Australia.

Following his retirement from professional football in 2001, Modra settled in Waitpinga, where he has lived and worked on a cattle property since 2003.

News of the accident has prompted an outpouring of support from former teammates, clubs, fans, and members of the broader football community, many of whom have shared messages wishing him strength and a full recovery.

As he remains hospitalized, the thoughts of the AFL community are with Tony Modra, his family, and loved ones during this difficult time. Further updates on his condition are expected as more information becomes available.