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Newcastle players are preparing for the most important rugby league match of their lives, but they haven’t forgotten what matters most.
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Knights CEO Peter Parr has released a statement on behalf of the NRL Grand Finalists, expressing the club’s deep support for everyone impacted by the serious vehicle incident in Newcastle on Saturday morning.
With multiple people taken to hospital with serious injuries after a car drove into fans lining the roadside in Wallsend, Parr said those injured were on the team’s mind as it prepares for Sunday night’s season decider against the Roosters.
“Our thoughts and prayers are first and foremost with everyone who has been injured, their families and loved ones, and everyone who witnessed what occurred,” Parr said.
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“What was meant to be a special morning for our community, thousands of Novocastrians coming together to farewell our team and show their support ahead of the Grand Final, has understandably turned into a distressing morning,” Parr added.
While the events at Wallsend forced last-minute changes that meant thousands of Knights fans missed the opportunity to cheer on the players as they left for Sydney, Parr acknowledged they were very much aware of the magnificent community turnout.
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“We want to thank our incredible fans for the passion and support they showed our team this morning, the scenes across Newcastle demonstrated once again what this football club means to our community,” he said.
“Newcastle is a strong community. We have seen that strength throughout this week, and today we need to draw on it again with compassion, care and support for those who need it most.”
‘You’re a soldier brother’
Late on Saturday afternoon an Instagram update on three of the fans affected by the incident was met with personal messages of support from virtually every member of the Knights grand final squad.
“All the best with recovery mate! The team and community are with yas ❤️💙,” posted captain Kalyn Ponga.
“You’re a soldier brother. Prayers up for a speedy recovery ❤️,” added Bradman Best.
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