Alex McKinnon
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19915.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alex McKinnon is a former NRL player who suffered a life-altering spinal injury in 2014, and his situation has recently come under scrutiny due to claims about his treatment by the Newcastle Knights, prompting legal action from the club's former CEO Phil Gardiner.
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Alex McKinnon suffered a catastrophic injury in 2014 that left him a quadriplegic.
After 25 years of mostly pain, the Newcastle Knights ready to rise againThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-09-27
Australia· 2026-09-27
Alex McKinnon is a former NRL player supporting the fundraiser for CatWalk.
Dame Catriona Williams: The Kiwi legend handcycling across the USA for charityThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-08-12
New Zealand· 2026-08-12
Alex McKinnon was left traumatised after a tackle involving Jordan McLean.
The NRL isn’t a soap opera – it’s many, and they’re all competing for airtimeThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-08-28
Australia· 2025-08-28
Alex McKinnon proposed a shift to 12-on-12 last week writing for Fox Sports.
Did we just glimpse Warren Ryan’s rugby league future?The Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-08-10
Australia· 2025-08-10
You will remember McKinnon’s life changed forever when he broke his neck during an on-field incident in a match against the Storm in 2014.
Salmond left seeking answers after messy Fox League departureThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-07-26
Australia· 2025-07-26
