AFL great Mark 'Bomber' Thompson has opened up about his remarkable road to recovery after his life spiralled out of control when he became hooked on ice following an illustrious playing and coaching career.
In an emotion-charged television interview on Monday, Thompson fought back tears as he revealed how earning the forgiveness of his two sons Michael and Daniel proved to be the turning point in getting his life back on track.
'Maybe they thought they lost me a bit because I sort of went away from them. But I remember getting a message from (Michael) saying, "doesn't matter Dad, we're 100 per cent behind you" and I was so proud of the kid,' he told A Current Affair.