Jai Arrow's MND battle draws interest from The Athletic

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The New York Times-owned sports site The Athletic has contacted South Sydney officials about covering Jai Arrow's battle with motor neurone disease and rugby league's response to his diagnosis. Arrow, 31, will play his 100th and final game for South Sydney on Friday against the Sydney Roosters. He retired earlier this year after his diagnosis, with Roosters chairman Nick Politis funding a European wellness retreat and a World Cup final trip. Coach Wayne Bennett proposed Arrow reach the milestone, with players and fans showing strong support. Bennett said all his players wanted to participate out of respect for Arrow.


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