I thought all players we're insured.
Im not sure whether they've got income cover, but they'd at least be covered for medical expenses. It'd be stupid not to
Well...
Channel 9 and their f**king scum, woeful, pathetic "journalism". So f**king sick to death of this station and their desperate attempts to get any sort of f**king coverage. This is one of those moments that doesn't need to become another f**king media circus. I thought the MH370 report on 60 minutes and using someone's grief for ratings was bad enough but this just once again proves how full of f**king shit they truly are.
Wow. Wrongfully reporting diagnoses to keep up the 'drama'. Bravo.
It will be a battle for him to walk again, that is understood. I didn't understand the quadriplegia diagnosis at first, as wasn't he able to move his right arm before the coma?
The news that his spinal cord is not severed and his condition can improve is hopeful.
Wow. Wrongfully reporting diagnoses to keep up the 'drama'. Bravo.
It will be a battle for him to walk again, that is understood. I didn't understand the quadriplegia diagnosis at first, as wasn't he able to move his right arm before the coma?
The news that his spinal cord is not severed and his condition can improve is hopeful.
I don't see how its a wrongfully reported diagnosis. He IS a quadriplegic.
A quadriplegic often still has partial movement in their arms. We had a guy do a talk at school if I recall who was a quadriplegic and he could move both arms, but had no control of his fingers.
The odds of Mckinnon being able to recover to the point of walking again are unfortunately very remote, although obviously there is still a small window of hope there and judging by what we've all been told about Mckinnon's attitude I'm sure he'll give himself the best possible chance.
John Farragher still had some movement in his right arm the day after his accident, but it eventually dissipated and he lost all limb movement.
Thankfully, medical practices regarding spinal injuries have advanced since the 70's and it does sound like Alex has a small window of hope which could be all he needs.
Well done Channel 9 you filthy grubs.
Anyone got the Knights press release??
The club has given it to 9 for sensationalist reporting on Alex's condition.
Editor blames NRL rules in wake of spinal injury
ninemsn staff
10:41am April 1, 2014
Helen McCabe, who admits that she does not like or follow rugby league, appeared on Today to criticise the code after 22-year-old Newcastle Knights player Alex McKinnon being diagnosed a quadriplegic.
I do find it so brutal and my feeling when I first started reading the story was that the sport has to take some sort of responsibility here,? she told the program?s Ben Fordham.
The violent nature of this sport, where you do run with your head into a scrum of men, is just very very difficult. I do think that this is a massive wake up call to sport.
McCabe complimented the NRL for its new rules aimed at reducing the risks of concussion but said it should have been done a long time ago.
It's the nature of this game and it's gonna happen to young kids," McCabe said.
I don't think it's right. The skill around this game where you are tested on how strong or tough or brave you are by packing into those scrums and taking those hits and and (sic) the players coming up with those tackles," she said.
Scrums have not been contested in the NRL for a number of years and pushing in scrums has been outlawed, specifically because of the risk of spinal injuries.
The Women's Weekly editor questioned why any mother would allow their children to play the sport and denied McKinnon's injury was merely the result of bad luck.
It's the whole culture around this sport that the problem is," she said.
McCabe said she respected expert league commentators who said the tackle was rather innocuous but added that it looked pretty brutal to her.
Last night McKinnon was woken up from an induced coma in a Melbourne hospital and told that he had been diagnosed as a quadriplegic and may never walk again.
He was injured in a tackle in a game against the Melbourne Storm last week.
One of three Storm players who tackled McKinnon, Jordan McLean, has been placed on report but is yet to face a disciplinary tribunal.
He will face the tribunal in Sydney tomorrow.
Source: Today Show
Author: Martin Zavan, Approving editor: Matthew Henry
Alex McKinnon Update
Tue 1st April, 01:48PM
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There were no new developments on Monday in regards to Alex McKinnon’s condition.
The Club has continued to provide factual updates in consultation with Alex’s family at this delicate time.
Alex was brought out of an induced coma following his initial surgery last Tuesday and has been conscious since. Doctors confirmed Alex had suffered a devastating spinal injury on Wednesday. On Sunday he was able to communicate with his family after his assisted ventilation was removed.
While Alex’s condition continues to improve, his body is in the first phase of recovery. As previously shared, he has movement in his right arm and the uncertainty remains in the extent of further recovery. The doctors explained any regeneration and recovery could be up to two years.
As Alex remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, visitation is restricted. Therefore coach Wayne Bennett visited on Monday without Alex’s teammates as initially planned.
The Club is extremely disappointed in the sensationalised television news story on Monday night about this tragic situation.
One of the most important factors for Alex at this time is hope, which was jeopardised by this report.
The Club and the McKinnons appreciate the respectful way other media have handled and reported on Alex’s condition.
Club staff will continue to stay with Alex and his family in Melbourne and continue to provide any appropriate update in consultation with his family. We again request Alex and his family's privacy is respected at this time.
To Members, fans and all who are sending their best wishes, thank you.
All offers of financial and in-kind support are appreciated however our focus remains on Alex. When the time is appropriate, the Club will notify how your contribution can be accepted.
From Alex’s family; Kate and Scott McKinnon (Alex’s parents) and Teigan Power (Alex’s partner):
“We would once again like to thank the public and media for the ongoing show of concern and support for our son and partner, Alex.
“While there is a lot of detail being reported about Alex’s condition, it is important to remember that it is still early days for him post-injury.
“Those close to Alex know he is strong, and that he is a fighter and, that alone, is reason to remain hopeful.”
Messages of support for Alex and his family can be emailed to knights@newcastleknights.com.au. All messages we receive will be given to Alex and his family at the appropriate time.
#RiseForAlex
She's clearly been watching Rugby Union, not Leagueand 9 got an AFL supporter on to say this http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national...rno-criticises-nrl-in-wake-of-mckinnon-injury
https://twitter.com/helenmccabe
Well done Channel 9 you filthy grubs.
Anyone got the Knights press release??
The club has given it to 9 for sensationalist reporting on Alex's condition.
She's clearly been watching Rugby Union, not League