The High Price of Prized Possessions: Injuries and Expectations in Modern Sport The story of Penrith's Mitch Kenny, three time premiership winner, being ruled out until the finals due to a lingering ankle injury highlights the fine line between expectation and reality in modern professional sports.
Even the most talented athletes are not immune to the physical demands of their sport.
In an era where success is often measured by wins and losses rather than individual performances, pressure to perform can be crushing.