Tony Modra in critical condition following truck crash near Adelaide

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:44 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Tony Modra in critical condition following truck crash near Adelaide

Summary

Tony Modra, former Adelaide AFL star, is in critical but stable condition following a truck accident on his cattle property. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, and Modra sustained head injuries. His wife expressed gratitude to the first responders for their swift action in providing aid. Mark Ricciuto, a former teammate, remarked on the miraculous nature of Modra's survival after the accident.

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Status Watch

•Accident took place on Modra's cattle property Thursday afternoon.
•Modra is receiving treatment in a hospital in Adelaide.
•His wife thanked first responders for their efforts.
•Modra is currently in critical but stable condition.
•Mark Ricciuto commented on the miraculous nature of Modra's survival.

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3:44 AMThe Guardian Sport — AFL great Tony Modra in critical condition after truck crash near Adelaide

What they're saying

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Former Adelaide star’s wife thanks medics for saving his life ‘It’s pretty amazing that he’s got through it,’ says Mark Ricciuto Tony Modra’s wife has thanked the two first responders who rushed to the AFL great’s aid after a truck accident. Modra is in a critical but stable condition in an Adelaide hospital with head injuries after an accident on his cattle property on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Australian Associated Press

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