Insurance initiatives a big leap forward

By Adrian Proszenko
Updated July 26 2014 - 5:08pm, first published July 24 2014 - 11:54pm
Journeyman: Former Rabbitohs, Sharks, Dragons and Storm forward Michael Greenfield's career was cut short by a neck problem. Photo: Simon Alekna
Journeyman: Former Rabbitohs, Sharks, Dragons and Storm forward Michael Greenfield's career was cut short by a neck problem. Photo: Simon Alekna
Fallen Eagle: Richie Fa'aoso had to retire due to a serious neck injury. Photo: Jonathan Carroll
Fallen Eagle: Richie Fa'aoso had to retire due to a serious neck injury. Photo: Jonathan Carroll
Career cut short: Former Wests Tigers forward Simon Dwyer. Photo: Jeff de Pasquale
Career cut short: Former Wests Tigers forward Simon Dwyer. Photo: Jeff de Pasquale

There was no insurance scheme or foundation when Richie Fa'aoso broke his neck, an injury that robbed him of a grand final berth and ended his career prematurely.