'Keep that recovery going, Merro!' Souths legend Nathan Merritt awakes from coma
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South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt awakens from comaThe Rabbitohs confirmed on October 13 that the 40-year-old was conscious again at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
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- The Rabbitohs confirmed Friday night that Merritt was at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital surrounded by his immediate family.
- On October 6, he was found unresponsive at his aunt’s house and subsequently placed on life support.
- Merritt was believed to have suffered an adverse reaction to prescribed painkillers.
- Merritt played 237 first-grade games, including 218 for South Sydney, and retired in 2014 as the club’s leading tryscorer.
Keep that recovery going, Merro! We are all behind you!— Post by South Sydney Rabbitohs on X confirming Nath is awake and urging continued recovery.
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