Speaker 1 (00:00):
A former NRL player has launched a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the Manly Sea Eagles after suffering heat stroke at preseason training in 2017. Lawyers for Lloyd Perrett believe he’s owed lost earnings because he was denied water and the lasting effects of heatstroke cut short his career. Carter Capner Law’s Peter Carter says the consequences could have been catastrophic.

Speaker 2 (00:26):
Physiological effect of heat stress, exertional heat stress, is something that we’ll be calling evidence from a number of experts on. It’s a medical issue. There’s no doubt in this case that Lloyd sustained the injury, and there’s no doubt that it’s serious and life-changing.

Speaker 1 (00:41):
Since the incident, the NRL has implemented welfare rules that relate to avoiding heat stress and ensuring player safety in warm conditions.