It's access like you've never seen it before - an exclusive insight into the not so glamorous side of life as a professional footballer. 

Hawthorn superstar Tom Mitchell takes you inside the turmoil, the challenges, the setbacks and the glorious moments of his 12-month stint rehabilitating his broken leg in the documentary Road to Recovery, set to be released on FoxFooty on Friday night. 

From the moments immediately following his injury to inside the surgeon's rooms to those agonising first steps, this documentary will change the way fans understand the heartbreak of injuries and the incredible sacrifice required in order to make a return to the elite level.

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Speaking on Wednesday, Mitchell said he was proud of what the piece was able to capture and hoped the fans enjoyed the behind-the-scenes perspective. 

"It basically tracks from when I broke my leg a year and a half ago, through how I approached the recovery and how I got back," Mitchell said.

"It's been a bit of a project that we've been working on over the last year or so.

"Hopefully it comes up well and you guys, the fans, enjoy it!"