Knights great 'lucky to be alive'
Former Newcastle Knights player Owen Craigie is recovering after suffering a stroke, with rugby league great Andrew Johns revealing he recently spoke to him. Johns described Craigie as "lucky to be alive" following the medical emergency. The incident has drawn attention to health challenges faced by former athletes.
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