Former Newcastle Knights player Alex McKinnon has been released from hospital after seven months of rehabilitation from a devastating injury that left him in a wheelchair. McKinnon's career ended in March with a tackle gone wrong in a round three match against Melbourne Storm. The 22-year-old has posted an image on his Instagram account with his fiancee Teigan outside the Royal Rehab hospital in Sydney. McKinnon will now continue his rehabilitation at his home in Newcastle. Scroll down for video The 22-year-old has posted an image on his Instagram account with his Fiance Teigan out the front of Royal Rehab hospital in Sydney
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The former Newcastle Knights player posted the inspiring message on Instagram
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He says he will continue his rehabilitation at home in Newcastle
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Alex McKinnon is in a wheelchair after suffering a spinal injury in March
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McKinnon continues to inspire people with his resilience
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The 22-year-old says he is driven to succeed with a new career
'We would love to thank all the staff at @placeholder you've been unreal.