The South Sydney Rabbitohs have released a statement regarding club legend Nathan Merritt, who has been on life support since reportedly suffering an adverse reaction to prescribed pain medication.
Souths’ statement, released on social media website Instagram, revealed Merritt’s “condition is improving”.
“Out of respect for the privacy of Nathan and the Merritt family the Rabbitohs and Souths Cares have chosen not to comment on his situation up until now,” the statement read.
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“We are so happy to hear directly from his immediate family that Merro’s condition is improving. He is being looked after by the best medical practitioners, and he is in the thoughts of everyone connected to the Rabbitohs. It will be a slow recovery, but it’s a battle he’s in with all of our support.
“Keep fighting hard with that South Sydney spirit, Merro! You’re always a Rabbitoh! #974.”
Merritt remains in a serious condition at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital but has shown steady signs of improvement over the past week.
On Monday, family and friends said that Merritt’s lung capacity had improved and his internal swelling had decreased.
“Nathan is still serious and he’s not out of the woods but there is a slight improvement,” one friend said.
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