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Graphic warning: Aussie league player suffers gruesome dislocation in tackle

March 15, 2021

An Australian NSW Cup league player suffered a gruesome elbow dislocation after being subject to a "chicken wing" tackle by a rival.

Manly Sea Eagles front-rower Haumole Olakau'atu was playing for the NRL side's NSW Cup side against North Sydney Bears.

Olakau'atu suffered the dislocation when tangling with ball-carrier Matt Ikuvalu and was left writhing on the ground in pain.

Ukuvalu was sent off, while players close to action were distressed by what they saw.

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