- Played for Sydney All Blacks at Koori Knockout
- He took a high tackle that resulted in a huge brawl
- The second time Addo-Carr has been eliminated during a tournament
NRL superstar Josh Addo-Carr was knocked unconscious during a tumultuous brawl that broke out during an Indigenous rugby league tournament on the Central Coast on Saturday.
Addo-Carr, who was ruled out on matchday for the Prime Minister’s XIII last weekend after suffering hamstring problems, was one of the main draws for the Koori Knockout carnival at the Central Coast Regional Sporting Complex in Tuggerah.
The chaos ensued during a match between Addo-Carr’s Sydney All Blacks and Walgett after an aggressive high tackle on the Kangaroos star.
The situation quickly escalated as onlookers became involved in the brawl, which spilled into the crowd, prompting police intervention.
Canberra Raiders’ star Jack Wighton and boxing promoter Matt Rose played for Walgett.
It is believed Addo-Carr left the location before police arrived.
Bulldogs star Josh Addo-Carr was taken out by a high tackle during the Koori Knockout for Sydney All Blacks
The Koori Knockout gives Indigenous players the opportunity to play with and against NRL stars such as Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell (pictured), who have played at previous tournaments
This isn’t the first time Addo-Carr has been on the receiving end of a brutal tackle at the Koori Knockout.
A similar event took place in 2016 when he played for the Redfern All Blacks.
During the final against the Newcastle All Blacks, he was about to score a try when a defender launched a high-flying tackle at him.
One of Australia’s largest indigenous gatherings, the Koori Knockout is a highly anticipated rugby competition held every October in Tuggerah, New South Wales.
The Koori Knockout attracts thousands of Aboriginal people from across NSW, combining community celebrations with an intense display of rugby talent
The tournament is unique as it offers players from the local country league the opportunity to compete against NRL stars such as Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr.
“It’s the biggest cultural celebration and gathering we have today and I see it as a big ceremony for everyone,” former NRL star Dean Widders said earlier this week.
‘We have family reunions, you catch up with friends and people you haven’t seen in a long time.’