Sporting Witness
Sporting Witness
Jason McCartney - Bali Bomb Survivor
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October 29, 2016
24 minutes
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In 2002, Aussie rules footballer, Jason McCartney, was seriously injured in the terrorist attacks in the Indonesian island of Bali. Despite suffering 50% burns, McCartney regained his fitness and made an emotional return to top-level football. His story helped lift Australia's spirits after the worst terrorist attack in its history. He talks to Simon Watts.
(Photo: Jason McCartney after his comeback game for North Melbourne. Credit: Getty Images Sport)