Fan's heart attack delays start of NRL pre-season game
The start of South Sydney’s pre-season match with Manly has been delayed after a medical emergency at the ground in Gosford.
AAP understands a patron at Central Coast Stadium suffered a heart attack before the game was due to kick-off at 3.30pm AEDT, requiring paramedics to leave the venue with them.
NRL rules require paramedics to be present at all matches for player safety.
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Souths and Manly have been given the green light to start the clash at 5.10pm AEDT.
After a 30-minute delay, a call was sent out over the stadium loudspeaker asking for any intensive care paramedics to make themselves available.
The Rabbitohs have listed Englishman Lewis Dodd to play his first game for the club at No.7, while resting the majority of their other stars.
Lehi Hopoate is Manly’s biggest name set to feature, while Siua Taukeiaho has been named to play his first game back in the NRL since 2023.
Originally published on AAP
