I know there are quite a few mentions of this song in the Forum, so I hope I'm not repeating here. If I am, feel free to tell me where to find the info and I apologize.

What I am wondering is, why is this song listed as a song that hits many Australians right in the gut? the fate of the bagman is tragic, certainly, but the fates of plenty of people killed off in songs do not make people cry. I'm guessing there has to be some kind of stronger significance, but I'm just a young American so I don't know what it is. Would some kind person enlighten me, please?