It has been announced tonight that Newcastle Knights backrower, Alex McKinnon has been diagnosed as a quadraplegic.
McKinnon who suffered a horror tackle last Sunday against the Melbourne Storm needed to be put in an induced coma to undergo major neck surgery. However, it appears that Alex McKinnon may have suffered permanent and total loss of use of his upper and lower limbs.
This is indeed a sad day for rugby league and a young man - but not the end of his life.
Quadraplegics world wide have done some amazing things particularly in athletics. But it will be a massive life-changing challenge for him and his family.
#RiseForAlex
This truly is devastating. This is why these tackles should be outlawed completely. Best wishes to him and his family and friends. Hopefully he still leads a fulfilling life.
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