A HOST of former National Rugby League stars will lend their support to injured Newcastle Knight Alex McKinnon in his home town of Aberdeen next month.
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The NRL Legends are scheduled to tackle Aberdeen’s All For Alex Invitational side at McKinnon Field on Saturday, November 8.
Grand final official Shayne Hayne will referee the encounter, which will be broadcast live by BLIVE (www.blive.net.au).
Luke Patten, Nathan Blacklock, Matt Parsons, Nathan Hindmarsh, Nathan Fien, Mark O’Meley, Andrew Ryan and captain-coach Tony Butterfield headline the star-studded line-up.
They’ll be joined by the likes of Michael Buettner, Chris Caruana, Leo Dynevor, Dennis Moran, Brad Drew, Josh Stuart, Jamie Feeney, Tony Grimaldi, Dean Widders, Brad Morrin, Adam Perry, Nigel Roy, Robbie McCormack and Greg Florimo.
Aberdeen, coached by Tyler Randall, Adam Clydsdale and Chad Redman, features a number of local players.
“The community formed a committee in affiliation with the Aberdeen Rugby League Football Club, titled Aberdeen’s All For Alex (AA4A), to enable funds to be raised for Alex McKinnon’s rehabilitation and ongoing care,” a spokesperson said.
“Alex was born in Aberdeen and played his junior football for the Tigers.
“The rugby league fraternity knows he
tragically suffered a spinal cord injury in round three of the 2014 NRL season.
“As a result, the RiseForAlex Fund was established to provide relief to Alex; and raises funds to provide him with ongoing financial and medical support, allowing Alex to focus on his recovery and rehabilitation.
“All money raised by the AA4A committee will be contributed to the RiseForAlex Fund.”
A big program is planned on November 8, with gates opening at 3pm.
Entry is $10 (adults) and $5 (pensioners), while children under 12 years of age are free.
The Hunter Valley Men of League faces the Aberdeen Old Boys at 4pm, with St Mary’s Primary School under-10s locking horns with the Aberdeen Tigers under-10s from 4.45pm.
The feature match kicks off at 5.30pm.
