HIS DARKEST HOUR
STRUGGLING NRL star Greg Inglis feels “lost” in his battle with depression, according to his former Queensland Origin centres partner Justin Hodges last night.
Hodges’s comments about his best mate came as the rugby league fraternity was rocked by revelations the South Sydney player had checked into a mental health facility in western Sydney, just 10 weeks after suffering his season-ending knee injury.
It’s understood the 30-yearold checked himself in 10 days ago and will remain in the clinic for three weeks.
Inglis’s wife Sally recently moved out of their eastern suburbs home with their children, Quinnsy Bella, six months, and Nate Alexander, 2, to be closer to family in Brisbane.
The pair own a home on Brisbane’s northside and Inglis was keen to go with her. However, he was unable to leave Sydney due to his knee rehabilitation and assistant coaching role at the Rabbitohs.
It is believed the stress of living apart, coupled with uncertainty over his rugby league future, triggered a breakdown.
Hodges spoke to Inglis last night and revealed the Souths sensation felt isolated and a loss of identity after some on and off-field struggles.
“Greg knew it wouldn’t be kept a secret," he said.
“He’s a bit down that it’s out there, he didn’t want everyone knowing, but it was always going to come out because he’s a high-profile person. I won’t go into exact details but it’s a bit of everything. He feels lost.”
Souths last night released a statement confirming Inglis’ situation.