sentences:  A series of operations was conducted at Royal Perth Hospital in which muscle from his right hip was grafted to replace his right calf muscle, with a vein from his lower left leg being made into an artery for his right leg.At one stage, Cable was given the possibility of never walking freely again.Having represented Western Australia in a total of 25 matches during his playing career, Cable also coached the team at the 1979 State of Origin Carnival, later being named coach of the All-Australian team.