Alex McKinnon Rises To The Occasion For Emotional Wedding Day

BY IAN CROUCH

Former Newcastle Knights player, Alex McKinnon and his long-time girlfriend, Teigan Power have tied the knot during an emotional ceremony at Pokolbin.

25-year-old Alex fulfilled a promise to rise from his wheel chair on their wedding day, standing to his feet as Teigan joined him at the altar.

Alex's promising NRL career was cut short when he suffered a devastating spinal cord injury during a game against Melbourne in 2014.

Despite the injury leaving him wheelchair-bound, Alex set himself a goal of walking Teigan down the aisle, but later admitted such a feat would be impossible, promising instead to rise to his feet when she joined him at the altar.

More than 150 guests, including some of the NRL's biggest names, attended the ceremony.

Brisbane Broncos skipper, Darius Boyd was Alex's best man.

Alex McKinnon Heading To The Altar Picture: Diimex

Teigan Power Escorted Down The Aisle By Her Father Picture: Diimex

Alex McKinnon Expected to Sue NRL

BY GEORGIA LUPTON

In an unprecedented move, former Newcastle Knights player, Alex McKinnon is reportedly preparing to take out a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the NRL and Melbourne Storm prop, Jordan McLean.

The 24-year-old is believed to be seeking compensation after he was tackled by McLean during a match in 2014, leaving him with spinal injuries and rendering him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

The tackle was deemed as illegal, leading to McLean serving a seven-match ban.

Alex McKinnon
Image Courtesy: nrl.com

In rugby league, individual players have been sued by other players in the past however, this is the first time the head body of the sport has been legally pursued in NRL history.

McKinnon was paid $750 000 by the Newcastle Knights for the remainder of his two-year contract.

He was promised a job in the NRL for life by the then chief executive, David Smith and is currently employed in player recruitment with the Knights.

$1 500 000 was also raised at the time of McKinnon's injury through the Rise for Alex fundraiser.

It is estimated McKinnon's medical costs for the rest of his life could come to more than $20 000 000.