Logan Morris seals comeback with broken back
Morris kicked the winning goals in the final minutes while carrying a fracture through finals.
Logan Morris revealed he played Brisbane's grand final with a fractured back. Morris had been quiet for most of the match, but in the final two minutes, he marked the ball and kicked to put the Lions in front.
Morris kicked another goal immediately after to seal the comeback. The 21-year-old carried the small fracture throughout the entire second half of the season, training and playing despite the challenge.
Morris finished the year with 71 goals, including two in each of the four finals matches.
- 21 years old
- Age
- 71 goals
- Season goals
- 2 in each of 4 matches
- Finals goals
- 3 in first 3 seasons
- Premierships
Why it mattersPlaying through an injury this serious at footy's biggest moment shows the level of commitment expected at AFL level.
AustraliaFor Brisbane fans, it adds to the legend of the premiership comeback. The story also reinforces the toughness culture in Australian Rules Football.
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