BRIBIEIsland Rugby League Club has launched an appeal to help cover treatment costs for a player who fractured his C5 vertebrae in a game last month.

Andrew Grant was taken to the PA Hospital Spinal Unit following the injury in a seemingly innocuous tackle against Beachmere at Mary Valley Rugby League Club on May 23.

Warrigals spokeswoman Deb O’Meara said Sunshine Coast clubs had already shown tremendous support and called on the community to dig deep.

In a statement, she said Mr Grant had “shown signs of improvement each day since the accident” but the club knew Mr Grant, his wife and kids, would have a long road ahead.

The long-term impact of the injury has yet to be determined.

“Our sole focus needs to be on supporting the family and also the players and officials in our game who have been inadvertently affected by the incident,” Ms O’Meara said.

“The club and family acknowledge that this was simply a traumatic accident. There is no blame in a situation like this.”

The Queensland Rugby League presented a signed Maroons jersey to Mr Grant last week to show their support.

People can donate at the club on Tuesday and Thursday nights or into the fundraising account.

Bank: BOQ

Account Name: Bribie Island Rugby League Andrew Grant Account

BSB #: 124-001

Account #: 22330956