ALEX McKinnon has described as “disgusting” personal blame directed at him from people he “once had great respect for” — including Test captain Cameron Smith.

McKinnon accuses Smith of blaming him for the tackle that has left him facing life in a wheelchair. McKinnon, who is still furious that Smith argued with the referee immediately after the tackle in March, 2014, says he has not heard from Smith since.

On the night in question, Smith could be heard arguing over the penalty for the next eight minutes, and continued to argue with the referee even after McKinnon was taken from the field by stretcher.

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McKinnon is yet to walk independently again, despite having taught himself many basic skills again, including feeding himself.

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media_camera Storm captain Cam Smith talks to the ref as McKinnon receives treatment.

On the 60 Minutes television special, McKinnon watches the full replay of the game and describes Smith’s actions as “f ... ridiculous”.

On the field, Smith was heard to say to referees: “If he doesn’t duck his head, that doesn’t happen.”

McKinnon took the remark as implying McKinnon had ducked his head at the last minute while heading towards the ground in the tackle, thus injuring his neck.

McKinnon — who has also written about the incident and his struggle to recover in his forthcoming autobiography Unbroken — is fuming Smith has stood by his belief in subsequent interviews.

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media_camera Alex McKinnon with his fiance Teigan Power. Picture: Paul Barkley media_camera Teigan has supported McKinnon throughout his recover: Picture: Facebook

The 60 Minutes special will also feature McKinnon’s father Scott, who voices his own opinions on Smith’s conduct.

His mother Kate, fiancee Teigan, who he calls his Wonder Woman, and mentor Wayne Bennett also appear in the special.

A 60 Minutes teaser for the show has already gone viral, with Kate McKinnon saying: “I stood and looked at the telly and said: ‘Get up Alex, please get up, sweetheart’,’’ Kate McKinnon says.

McKinnon’s battle now is to walk his bride Teigan, to whom he proposed after the accident, down the aisle on her wedding day.

“We’ll keep prolonging the wedding until we do,” he tells 60 Minutes.

Proceeds from the sale of the book will help cover millions of dollars in costs that McKinnon will now be forced to fund for the remainder of his life.

To buy the book, visit alexbook.com.au