The mother of an up-and-coming NRL player who died following a pre-season training session says she hopes an investigation into his death can help save others. Video via AAP.
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00:00 As kids and family, we just want to express our gratitude for the clarity and understanding of the events that led to Kiki's death.
00:10 We're encouraged to learn of the NRL's ongoing formal review of its policies and protocols,
00:17 and its commitment to enhancing the knowledge and education across NRL clubs, staff and players.
00:25 We're lucky here that the NRL aims to prioritise heat-related injuries with the same level of importance as its spinal, cardiac and concussion policies.
00:38 We sincerely hope that the recommendations from this inquest will be instructed not just to the NRL, but to all sports players across Australia.