Tony Modra makes remarkable recovery after facial surgery following truck accident
Adelaide great Tony Modra underwent extensive facial surgery at Flinders Medical Centre after a serious truck accident on Thursday. The 57-year-old's injuries prompted fears for his life, but fellow Crows champion Mark Ricciuto reported he is making a remarkable recovery. Fans showed support with tributes during an AFL match at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 04:10 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 04:20 UTC
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