Jai Arrow and his family were special guests of Liverpool FC at Sunday’s Premier League match between the Merseyside club and champions Arsenal.
Arrow is currently in Europe exploring possible treatment options in his battle against motor neurone disease, something that forced him to retire from the NRL earlier in the year.
The Australian has become a champion of fighting MND down under, just as Rob Burrow became in England, with the NRL uniting behind the former South Sydney Rabbitohs player, just as Super League did with Burrow.
Retired in May due to medical grounds, Arrow was stranded just short of 100 appearances for the Bunnies but the club and the NRL came together to allow the forward to make up those appearances in touching scenes down under.
He was then honoured at the NRL Grand Final at which ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers was played. The traditional song of Liverpool FC, that song, which Arrow revealed was suggested by head coach Wayne Bennett, has now taken Arrow to Liverpool to watch them in action.
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Liverpool FC honour Jai Arrow ahead of Premier League clash
Presented with a shirt before the match, Arrow attended Anfield with his wife and young daughter, where they of course heard the song that now holds a special place in Arrow’s heart.
Revealing how it came about, he said: “I had no idea. Wayne came up with the idea.
“I said, ‘No, I’m alright mate.’ He said, ‘Well, you’re doing it.’ I went, ‘No worries! Alright!’ That song holds a very special place in my heart.”
Speaking more on his Anfield experience, Arrow said: “I genuinely can’t believe I’m here. I am in awe. I can’t believe the amount of support that we’ve received.
“There has been not only Liverpool fans but a lot from people in the United Kingdom. The support has been amazing and I’m forever in debt for that.
“It’s true when they say You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
We welcome Jai Arrow and his family to Anfield this afternoon ❤️ https://t.co/kQ0aDuoCv0
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 1, 2026