An autographed Queensland jersey worn by Lindsay Collins during his man-of-the-match Origin II performance is among the prized items up for grabs in a silent auction to raise funds for Daniel Anderson.
The former Warriors, Eels and St Helens coach, who also had charge of New Zealand at international level, suffered a spinal injury while bodysurfing on the Central Coast last December that has left him a quadriplegic.
To assist Anderson, the rugby league community has come together to raise funds for the 56-year-old via a silent auction, online raffle and fundraiser event being held on Friday, 7 July.
Raffle prizes include a catered suite for the July 8 Eels v Warriors match at CommBank Stadium and a 2023 NRL grand final experience for two.
To view items, and to make a bid, click here.
A great and valued servant of the game, Anderson is now in the midst of a challenging rehabilitation journey and ultimately hopes to return to his recruitment role with Sydney Roosters in some capacity in the future.
Collins, who plays for the Roosters, has signed and donated his Maroons jersey from Origin II at Suncorp Stadium for the silent auction, which closes at 5pm Friday, July 7.
More than 40 incredible prizes and experiences, including signed rugby league and rugby union jerseys, a baggy green signed by Nathan Lyon, and a round of golf with Braith Anasta and Cooper Cronk, can be bid for in the silent auction.
There is also two Category 1 grand final tickets, along with a limited edition 'Gladiators' print signed by late greats, Arthur Summons and Norm Provan, who are immortalised in the NRL premiership trophy.
Raffle tickets are also being sold for $20 each, three for $50, or 10 for $100. All money raised will go to the Daniel Anderson Fund, which was launched on May 29.
The NRL has also dedicated Round 25 this season – headlined by a Friday night clash between the Eels and Roosters at CommBank Stadium – as a fundraiser for Anderson.
Go Media Stadium in Auckland will be re-named Daniel Anderson Stadium for the Warriors' Round 25 match against Manly on Friday, August 18.
Anderson coached the Warriors to a grand final appearance in 2002 before making the move to St Helens where he won three consecutive Challenge Cup Finals.
He returned to the NRL in 2009 with Parramatta, the club he began his coaching career, and steered the Eels a grand final appearance the same year.