SYDNEY: Australian rugby league great Greg Inglis Friday entered a clinic to deal with “mental health” issues as he struggles to adapt to life outside the game.
The 32-year-old, who retired as one of the sport’s most decorated players last month, has reportedly been “depressed and fragile”.
His club the South Sydney Rabbitohs said in a short statement that he had “entered a facility to undergo treatment to assist with and support his mental health”.
“On behalf of Greg and his family, we ask the media and the public to respect their privacy.”
Inglis played six seasons with the Melbourne Storm, where he won two grand finals, before moving to the Rabbitohs in 2011, helping them to a drought-breaking premiership in 2014.
He appeared in 39 Tests for Australia, but was stripped of the captaincy last year after a drink-driving incident. Inglis also played 32 State of Origin games between New South Wales and Queensland.
Sydney’s Daily Telegraph said he was being treated for alcohol and depression issues and was expected to remain a patient for several months.
National Rugby League chief Todd Greenberg told Channel Nine on Thursday night he was aware of the former international’s plight.
“I’m aware of some of the issues that he’s facing and we’re in contact with him and the club,” Greenberg said.
“It will be a journey for Greg. But he’s got a lot of support.” - AFP
