Rabbitohs statement on Nathan Merritt
“We are pleased to hear directly from his family that Merro’s condition is improving.”
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have released their first statement on club legend Nathan Merritt since he was placed on life support last week.
It comes after several publications reported last Saturday that Merritt had been taken to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown after being found unconscious on Friday afternoon.
The former NSW Blues winger was placed on life support after collapsing while staying with his aunt, and it has since been understood he suffered an adverse reaction to taking prescribed painkillers.
“Out of respect for the privacy of Nathan and the Merritt family,” the statement on Instagram said.
“Rabitohs and Souths Cares have decided not to comment on his situation at this time. “We are pleased to hear directly from his family that Merro’s condition is improving.
“He is being looked after by the best doctors and he is in the thoughts of everyone involved with the Rabbitohs. Recovery will be slow, but this is a battle that he He is fighting with all our support.
“Keep fighting with that South Sydney spirit, Merro!” You’re still a Rabbitoh! #974. »
This also follows her sister, Teanne Merritt, providing an update on her situation a day after the news was announced.
“On behalf of Nathan and our family, we would like to thank everyone for your good wishes and prayers,” she posted on social media.
“Nathan is still in critical condition but he is a fighter.
“We are grateful for everyone’s support during this difficult time. We will notify you as soon as possible.
The former Rabbitohs winger is third on the club’s all-time try-scorer list with 151 tries in 208 NRL games for the club. He also had a brief two-year spell with the Cronulla Sharks from 2004 to 2005.
His representative honors include one match for the NSW Blues in the 2013 State of Origin series, two appearances for the Australian Premier’s XIII, two matches for City Origin and three jerseys for the Indigenous All Stars – won won the Preston Campbell Medal in the 2012 All-Star Game.
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