Jai Arrow reaches 100th South Sydney game despite motor neurone disease

Jai Arrow, diagnosed with motor neurone disease this year, played his 100th game for South Sydney on Friday after the NRL granted extra interchanges to help him reach the milestone.

Why it mattersIt's a rare display of sport putting rivalry aside to honour a player facing a life-changing illness, and shows the strength of community in professional football.

AustraliaSouth Sydney fans and all NRL followers witnessed a moving moment that lifted the sport's profile and raised awareness of motor neurone disease.

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