NRL rising star who was almost killed by coward punch that left him with a broken skull and brain damage makes an incredible comeback to footy and wins contract with Gold Coast Titans
- Treymain Spry, 23, has secured a two-year deal in the NRL with the Titans
- Last March he was the victim in shocking incident at Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley
- Spry sustained a fractured skull and eye socket, as well as bleeding on his brain
- Footy star was attacked by partner of his ex-girlfriend, who was jailed for a year
A rising star in the NRL who almost died last year following a coward punch that left him with brain damage has snared a two year deal with the Gold Coast Titans.
Treymain Spry, 23, was the victim following an incident in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley in March.
The incident was reportedly caused when the partner of his ex-girlfriend, Saiasi Verevodi Qiokata, allegedly ran across the street and king-hit Spry.
Treymain Spry, a rising star in the NRL who almost died last year following a coward punch that left him with brain damage, has secured a two year deal with the Gold Coast Titans
Qiokata was jailed for a year – but was granted immediate parole after pleading guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm in a public place while intoxicated.
Spry sustained a fractured skull and eye socket, as well as bleeding on his brain.
The winger has no recollection of the assault – and the flyer was later cleared of any wrongdoing by Queensland police.
Spry sat out the majority of last season as he slowly recovered, and impressed for the Tweed Seagulls in the Queensland Cup once he was given the green light to return.
Now has the chance to play alongside the likes of international stars Kieran Foran and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui.
The incident was reportedly caused when the partner of Spry’s ex-girlfriend, Saiasi Verevodi Qiokata, allegedly ran across the street and king-hit the footy star in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley
Titans coach Justin Holbrook is excited to see what Spry can achieve on the field this season.
‘Treymain is a natural footballer and is the type of player that can make things happen with the ball in hand,’ he said on the club’s website.
‘We believe he has plenty to give at NRL level.
Spry will get a chance to play NRL along with new Titans teammates Tanah Boyd and Kieran Foran, pictured taking part in a recovery session at North Burleigh beach
‘Treymain’s journey has been interrupted, but after some adversity he is very keen to make sure he grabs the opportunity to play footy at the highest level.
‘He will continue to work hard on his game and I am keen to see what he can achieve.’
Spry made his NRL debut in 2020 for the Gold Coast, scoring one try in five appearances.
He will push for a start in the centres ahead of round one with Brian Kelly, Phillip Sami and recruit Aaron Schoupp.
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