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Kangaroos star's terrifying ride
Breaths were held for the safety of the 26-year-old as he came crashing down to earth. (AAP)
Attribution: Not SuppliedKangaroos star Lindsay Thomas has walked away from a terrifying fall during a marking contest in the second quarter of North Melbourne's loss to Geelong. (AAP)
Attribution: Not SuppliedThe small forward flew for a mark before colliding with Geelong's Steve Johnson and Corey Enright. (AAP)
Attribution: Not SuppliedAs a result of the collision, Thomas was sent tumbling to the ground head first. (AAP)
Attribution: Not SuppliedThomas ended up in a vertical position with his head spearing towards the turf. (AAP)
Attribution: Not SuppliedThe terrifying moment came as the Kangaroos trailed the Cats by 22 points.
Attribution: Not SuppliedThe Kangaroos would eventually fade away to lose by 32 points.
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