Simon Simoudis: Dave Hughes Injured in AFL Legends Game: A Noble Cause Turns Painful
If you are an Australian, chances are you must be familiar with the name Dave Hughes. And if you have not heard about him already, Dave Hughes is a stand-up comedian and a well-known TV personality. He is 54 years old, a husband, and a father of three children. On Thursday, August 28, he suffered an injury during an AFL legends game. Now you might be wondering what on earth was a 54-year-old comedian doing in an AFL match? I, Simon Simoudis , too, till recently, didn’t know a word about the AFL legends game, although I follow the AFL matches and am familiar with all the teams and the big players. The AFL legends game started in honour of the football legend E.J. Whitten, who died 30 years ago because of prostate cancer. The proceeds of these matches are used for prostate cancer research and patient care at the Australian Prostate Centre. These legends are selected for their significant contribution to Australian Football. During the Thursday match at the Marvel Stadium, Dave got b...