Sick internet trolls racially abuse NRL legend Greg Inglis' five-year-old son - as his estranged wife says he seemed 'lost' before rehab but is improving
- Racist comments have been posted the birthday image of Inglis's young son
- One troll proclaimed themselves a supporter of 'the White Australia Policy'
- His estranged wife said she had been concerned before Greg's breakdown
Sick internet trolls have targeted the five-year-old son of NRL legend Greg Inglis.
The lowlifes attacked an innocent picture posted on Instagram by Inglis' estranged wife Sally.
The image showed her son Nate standing before a birthday cake surrounded by friends.
'Just what the world needs is more half cast Rabittohs with genetic mental illnesses. White Australia policy supporter,' one vile troll commented.
Greg Inglis' estranged wife Sally, posted an innocent of her son Nate (centre) standing before a birthday cake surround by friends before it was set upon by trolls
Sally shamed the troll online, tagging him and calling him out of his behaviour, she has since reported the comments to police
Sally was appalled by the post and responded strongly, directly tagging one of the people responsible.
'I considered not posting this but my babies deserve better. They are proud of who they are and have every right to be,' she said on Instagram.
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She has since taken the matter to the police and the NRL integrity unit in the hope that it may discourage others from similar behaviour.
'Greg and I made the decision many years ago that ignoring racism is accepting it,' Sally told the Sydney Morning Herald.
'The comments got quite weird, so I talked to police. They are checking on me and the kids. They suggested that I put my page on private, but that is giving in. I don't want to do that, nor does Greg,' she said.
Sally Inglis has since separated with Greg and said she is proud of him as he works towards sorting out his issues in rehab
It comes after Inglis checked himself into a rehab facility after battling alcohol abuse and mental health issues following his retirement in April.
While working as an ambassador for the Souths, he disappeared during the NRL's 'Magic Round' causing frantic worry among officials.
Sally spoke of her ex-husband's troubles and said she was proud that he has decided to combat the issues in rehab.
'He was quite lost and seemed that way for a while... I was worried about him and I’m really happy that he is getting help,' Sally said.
She said Greg had appeared happier when she had spoke to him on the phone and when he was talking to his kids - but said they had yet to really get in to proper conversation about his issues.
Greg standing with two of his children Quinnsy Bella (left and) Nate Alexander (right)
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