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The PNG Hunters show their support for teammate Jokadi Bire.
Photo: Supplied/PNG Hunters
The centre was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on 15 June after falling ill at the start of a team weights session.
He was quickly diagnosed with a serious heart problem that required urgent, lifesaving surgery.
The surgery was performed later that day by a specialist team and lasted for nine hours.
PNG Hunters players show their support for Jokadi Bire during the Round 11 match against Burleigh Bears.
Photo: Jesse Domic and Callum Gavin
Jokadi spent several days in an induced coma before being transferred to the cardiac rehabilitation ward at the hospital.
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