This week saw something that we all love in sport; pure, unfiltered passion. Not in the AFL either. When Ariarne Titmus shocked the world to claim Gold in the 400m Women's Final at the Olympics in Tokyo this week, the icing on the cake was the celebration.
Though 'Arnie' looked spent, her coach Dean Boxall had plenty of energy to celebrate in style. While some in the saltier corners of the earth (read: United States) tried to rain on the parade, the bottom line is that this was an outpouring of emotion.
It's easy to forget that it's not just the athletes who give their heart and soul to a cause, the coaches are just as devoted. Boxall's celebration was the pressure valve releasing, his pride, relief and happiness all boiling over.
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By his own admission, Boxhall 'lost it' when he channeled the Ultimate Warrior in his now famous celebration. This doesn't, however, diminish, overshadow or steal the limelight away from Titmus' incredible achievement.
An Olympic Champion at just 18-years of age, anyone involved in this incredible feat has every right to 'lose it' if they want. It's that sort of passion that we love to see in sport and in our athletes, coaches and even administrators.
With all of that in mind, we take a look at some of the most memorable outpourings of emotion in the past two decades of AFL footy.
5. Karmichael's Goal
There was no doubting that the AFL experiment didn't work out as planned for the NRL boys. Israel Folau and Karmichael Hunt both gave it their all, however just weren't able to transition into long term players.
Hunt's time in the AFL lasted longer and at the very least, he left the code with an enduring memory. His goal after the siren to win the game was a special moment.
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A highly scrutinised player, the jubilant scenes that followed him slotting the winning goal were special. Mobbed by every single team mate, the moment highlighted his popularity within the squad.
It was sheer joy as they all felt for a player who had been singled out all too often by the media. In Gold Coast's short time in the competition, this was undoubtedly one of their most memorable moments.
