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The 25-year-old broke his ankle during a tackle in the first half of the Northern Beaches derby against Warringah on Saturday.
It was too gruesome to replay on the 7 Two coverage as the game was delayed for close to an hour.
Two ambulances and a specialist were required to take Ale from the field before the Marlins went on to beat the Rats 37-29.
Ale underwent surgery on Saturday and spent three nights in hospital before leaving on Tuesday afternoon.
He posted this photo and message to Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday.
“After 3 days in hospital, I’m finally going home!
“It’s been physically and mentally tough, and would not wish this injury upon anyone!
“But all I can say is that all the love and support shown from my girlfriend, family, friends, Manly rugby, St Augustine's college, the NSW rugby community, the Northern Beaches community and many others who messaged me have got me through these tough couple of days. I am very humbled and grateful!”
Ale hasn’t given up on his playing career, saying he wants to run out for the Marlins again.
“I know it’s gonna be a slow and steady road but with all the support I believe anything is possible and most importantly I’m committed to running out in the blue and red again!”
Incredibly well respected on the Northern Beaches and the rugby community more generally, Ale’s Facebook post was inundated with over 600 likes and almost 100 messages of support from teammates, opponents, coaches and fans.