
This article was first written and published for the Roar.
So much of the narrative around men’s sport is centred around the idea of a hero. The men who take the field each week to represent our favourite sporting teams are stereotypically known as tough, brave, physical, confident and are held up as heroes to the next generation of children aspiring to play their chosen sport.
This bravery is always celebrated and idolised the most though when a player plays an important game while injured or being unwell.