Arnie

Arnie is a fictional character who appeared on Shortland Street for two episodes in May 1992. Portrayed by Ross McKellar.
== Biography ==
Arnie arrived at Shortland Street clinic in Episode 0003 with his rugby team, causing chaos in reception. He ends up being unable to continue his rugby career because he was playing on a previous injury and worsened the damage. Treated by Meredith Fleming and Chris Warner, Arnie causes tension between the two as they argue about whether Meredith is compassionate enough to deliver the bad news to Arnie.
In Episode 0004 Arnie struggles with the idea of never playing rugby professionally again. Chris tries to convince him to take up coaching, but Arnie is resistent to the idea. A young kid with osteogenesis imperfecta, Rowan Candlish, is brought into Arnie's ward. Rowan's positive attitude about his condition changes Arnie's mind and he ends up asking Chris for a contact he has with the Junior League.
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