NRL | Knights prop James Gavet tells of his brutal up-bringing and how footy proved to be his saviour

By Barry Toohey
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:32am, first published March 14 2019 - 7:00am
Survivor: Knights prop James Gavet says he is proud of what he has become after overcoming plenty of serious obstacles in his life including drugs, alcohol and a suicide attempt. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.
Survivor: Knights prop James Gavet says he is proud of what he has become after overcoming plenty of serious obstacles in his life including drugs, alcohol and a suicide attempt. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.

James Gavet knows the numbers don't lie.

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