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What was the punishment given to Jordan McLean for this tackle?

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What was the punishment given to Jordan McLean for this tackle?

McLean was found guilty of a grade two dangerous throw, which carries a base penalty of 325 demerit points, but he received a seven match ban at Wednesday night’s judiciary hearing after the panel deemed the 22-year-old should receive an additional 400 demerit points for the injury suffered by McKinnon.

Is Alex McKinnon quadriplegic or paraplegic?

quadriplegic
McKinnon was playing for the Newcastle Knights in 2014 before he was caught in a lifting tackle that left him with a spinal cord injury. He’s now a quadriplegic who has been wheelchair-bound since.

Is Alex McKinnon a quadriplegic?

Alex became a quadriplegic after the Newcastle forward was involved in an awkward tackle against Melbourne in 2014 when he was just 22. He was dating Teigan at the time before their wedding three years later. He was able to stand at the altar as she walked down the aisle.

How long did Jordan McLean get suspended for?

seven matches
The NRL judiciary has suspended Melbourne Storm prop Jordan McLean for seven matches for a lifting tackle on Alex McKinnon that left the Newcastle back-rower with a devastating spinal injury.

Who tackled Alex MC?

While playing in the 2014 NRL season round 3 match against Melbourne at AAMI Park, on March 24, McKinnon was injured in a dangerous tackle close to half-time with Storm players Jordan McLean, Jesse Bromwich and Kenny Bromwich.

Will Alex McKinnon be able to walk again?

The injury left him a quadriplegic, unable to use all four limbs, and facing the rest of his life in a wheelchair. However, three years after the life-changing incident, McKinnon, 25, is taking remarkable strides towards walking again, just weeks away from his wedding to fiancée Teigan Power.

Did Alex McKinnon get a pay out?

McKinnon was left a quadriplegic. He received the maximum insurance pay out of $500,000 and was assured a “job for life” with the NRL.

Did Alex McKinnon get paid out?

After suffering the injury, McKinnon was paid $750,000 for the two years remaining on his contract by Newcastle and also received $500,000 compensation from the NRL. However, he has publicly stated that his medical and nursing expenses are likely to run into the millions for the rest of his life.

How is Alex McKinnon now?

McKinnon recently left his job as a recruitment officer at the Newcastle Knights and is now studying psychology at Newcastle University and working for Fox Sports as a sideline reporter and analyst.

Who hit Alex McKinnon?

NRL legend Cameron Smith has lifted the lid on his bitter grudge against Channel Nine which was sparked by a 60 Minutes segment on Alex McKinnon. The promising Newcastle Knights NRL star was left a quadriplegic at age 22 after a tackle by the.

How old is teigan McKinnon?

In January 2022 the family marked Teigan’s 28th birthday, Alex taking to Instagram with cute a photo of her holding their twins with their eldest girl in the background.

How much do female NRL players get paid?

With Origin payments also set to increase from $4,000 to $6,000 this year and the concept to expand to a two-match series in 2023, the game’s elite female players are likely to earn about $60,000, while those on marquee deals will be paid more.