League fans #RiseForAlex

Updated July 21 2014 - 9:20am, first published 9:12am
At the NRL Round 19 match between Knights and Titans - Alex McKinnon overcome by support in the #RiseForAlex round. By: Ashley Feder, Getty Images Sport.
At the NRL Round 19 match between Knights and Titans - Alex McKinnon overcome by support in the #RiseForAlex round. By: Ashley Feder, Getty Images Sport.

When Alex McKinnon suffered a spinal injury while playing for the Newcastle Knights, the league community held its breath. It was instantly clear that Alex had suffered a profound injury, and early reports verified the news was very grim.

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