Thousands make arrow sign for Jai as Amy Shark leads grand final tribute

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Doyle, M. (2026, October 4). Thousands make arrow sign for Jai as Amy Shark leads grand final tribute. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-04/nrl-grand-final-jai-arrow-tribute-amy-shark/107227440

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Retired rugby league star Jai Arrow and former Wallaby Nathan Charles, both diagnosed with motor neuron disease this year, received a tribute at the NRL grand final on September 25. The ceremony featured a performance by Australian artists Amy Shark, Dave Gleeson, and Phil Jamieson, who sang while Arrow and Charles completed a lap of honor around the ground.

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On Sunday, October 4, at the NRL Grand Final between the Roosters and Knights, Australian singer Amy Shark led a musical tribute to honor retired rugby league star Jai Arrow and former Wallaby Nathan Charles, both diagnosed with motor neuron disease this year. Thousands of fans held up their hands in an arrow sign resembling Jai's surname during the emotional ceremony. The performers included Dave Gleeson and Phil Jamieson alongside Amy Shark, who played music as Arrow and Charles made a lap around the field. This tribute highlighted the impact of MND on athletes and brought awareness to their struggles.

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Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Live score, Roosters 0, Knights 12 Jai Arrow and Nathan Charles tribute at NRL grand final as Amy Shark leads music group In short: Retired rugby league star Jai Arrow and former Wallaby Nathan Charles has been given a tribute prior to the NRL grand final. Both men were diagnosed with motor neuron disease this year. asserted

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Australian artists Amy Shark, Dave Gleeson and Phil Jamieson performed while Arrow and Charles completed a lap of the ground. asserted

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Thousands make arrow sign for Jai as Amy Shark leads grand final tribute

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