Melbourne Storm and North Sydney Bears centre Marion Seve shares harrowing eye injury story

Melbourne Storm and North Sydney Bears centre Marion Seve has shared the harrowing details of a severe eye injury that nearly ended his rugby league career. He has now made history as the first top-level player to compete while wearing protective goggles.

The Injury Incident

The 30-year-old sustained the injury during a NSW Cup match against Penrith at North Sydney Oval in early June. He was accidentally hit in the eye by a boot stud during a tackle attempt.

"My vision went white, and I could only perceive shadows. I felt something flapping inside my eye and eyelid. Then, my sight turned black, and I couldn't see at all. I started to worry," Seve explained to the Daily Telegraph.

"I was diving to make a tackle when the boot stud came straight into my eye. It hit me directly on the eyeball."

The Medical Assessment and Risks

He recounted that the medical team quickly assessed the seriousness of the injury, with the doctor indicating that there was a significant risk of losing his sight. The eye surgeon warned that a second blow to the same eye...