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.
6. McCartney Miracle
Perhaps the most emotional moment in AFL football from the past 25 years. Jason McCartney's return to football after a terror attack in Bali was incredibly special.
Having received extensive injuries from the bomb blast, McCartney battled hard to get back to the AFL in a show of sheer strength and will. Emotions were running high as he took the field in what would be his last game.
While he didn't dominate, the passion on display when he marked and kicked truly gave you tingles. An extremely raw moment that transcended the game, you'd have been hard pressed to find any dry eyes in the house that night.
