NRL in shock as star enters treatment

THE rugby league world has been rocked with revelations South Sydney star Greg Inglis has admitted himself into a western Sydney rehabilitation centre to deal with mental health issues.

It’s understood the 30- yearold ( pictured) checked himself in 10 days ago and will remain in the clinic for three weeks after struggling with family issues.

The Australian and Queensland Origin representative hasn’t played since he suffered a season- ending knee injury in the opening round of the season.

Inglis’ wife Sally recently moved out of their family home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs to be closer to her family in Brisbane.

The injured South Sydney superstar couldn’t go with her because of his knee rehabili- tation treatment and assistant coaching role at the Rabbitohs.

The stress of living apart and facing questions about his long- term future in rugby league are believed to have contributed to him seeking help for mental health issues.

Friends of Inglis contacted Brisbane coach Wayne Ben- nett, wanting to know rehab facility Broncos Darius Boyd used.

Souths officials have been closely monitoring Inglis’s progress and last night released a statement confirming his situation.

“Rabbitohs captain Greg Inglis has entered a mental the star health rehabilitation facility,” it said. “Inglis entered the facility last week and will be undergoing a series of programs and treatments to assist with his mental health.

“The Rabbitohs, Greg and his management will not be making any further comment at this stage, and we ask the media to respect the privacy of both Greg and his family at this time.”

Inglis recently spent a week in Canberra with Australia’s Test team in a support role for coach Mal Meninga.

One player commented: “He seemed a bit flat but we didn’t think anything of it.”

Friends hope Inglis will emerge from the centre next week. Inglis’s manager Allan Gainey declined to comment last night and said his only concern was for Inglis’s welfare.