Wally Lewis News shattered the world after the 'destructive' revelation

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Wally Lewis begins diagnosis of 'probable CTE'. Rugby league legend Wally Lewis has made the devastating statement that he has been diagnosed with possible CTE . Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Maroons icon revealed the shocking news on 60 Minutes Sunday night. CTE is a debilitating condition that affects the brain and is usually found in people who have been subjected to repeated head blows. CTE, a type of dementia, can only be correctly diagnosed when someone dies. 'ABSOLUTE GRUBS' Storm Melbourne goes wild over 'disgusting' act 'ONE WAY' NRL urges players to strike amid ugly dispute But Lewis revealed on Sunday night that leading neurologist Rowena Mobbs said he was "90 percent" sure he had it. The former Australian Kangaroo captain said he suffered from short-term memory loss and couldn't even remember the name of the condition he was diagnosed with. “When he asked me to repeat simple things in one of my first meetings with the doctor—I think he gave me five things, and it could be something like bus, dog, truck, camera, chair. Lewis said, “Remember these,” in 60 Minutes. And two or three times over these. “A minute later, 'What are the things I want you to remember?' And after a while, "Do you remember what they were?" He said, and I think I said "bus". Pride is a great thing, but there wasn't much back then. “For most athletes, I think most of us have a belief that we have to prove how strong we are. How strong. But we have to take it on and accept that the problems are there.” Dr Mobbs told the program that he is seeing more and more CTE in retired athletes – especially those who play contact sports where head blows can be common. They're the people I admired and loved growing up, so the last thing I want to do is diagnose them with dementia." Wally Lewis with Darren Lockyer after a State of Origin game in 2022. Lewis had an epileptic fit while on Channel 9 in 2006. A year later, he had surgery to remove a piece of his brain to help control seizures. Earlier this year, she announced she was leaving her role as a sports reader at Channel 9 News in Queensland and downsized her commentary business for the network. However, he said it wouldn't change anything about his award-winning career. "I felt privileged to have played him and been given this chance. When you go there and wear the representative jerseys, especially for Australia, you feel three feet tall and bulletproof. You might think so. NRL world reacts to devastating news about Wally Lewis The NRL told 60 Minutes that it has "some of the most comprehensive head injury policies and procedures in the sport." The league added "We invest heavily in technology, work closely with other major national and international sports rules, and follow consensus to adopt world best practices. “Head injury and concussion management has made significant progress in recent years, and especially in all sports, including rugby league. We have followed and will continue to closely follow scientifically validated medical data and research on head injuries. The NRL is actively invested and continues to do so. Nearly 200 retired players have been evaluated in the Brain Health Study of Retired Professional Rugby League Players since 2019 and by the clinic." Lewis played 301 first-class matches in an illustrious career with the Broncos and Gold Coast. He played 38 State of Origin matches for Queensland and 34 Test matches for Australia and captained his country 30 times. The 63-year-old player was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1999 and is a member of rugby league's "Immortals" club. Fans and commentators were shattered when they heard the news of Lewis' diagnosis and sent their well wishes to social media.

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