View Full Version : Tom Lonergon Injury - Kidney removed
cats2rise
27 Aug 2006, 16:14
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5726930&posted=1#post5726930
I thought he played really well and has been in good form in the twos.
Best of luck to him and hope he recovers soon.
Terrible news, Lonners has played well in the second half of the season (in both the 2's and seniors) and no doubt will recover and have a solid pre-season to ensure that we see the number 13 running around in 2007.
Best of luck Lonners.
Rosella
27 Aug 2006, 16:55
I'm in shock - that's terrible news. Hope he recovers.
jcats#6
27 Aug 2006, 16:58
there goes his career. will be very silly to play with only one kidney. happened to me 3 months ago except i didn't have to have it removed, he will be in a lot of pain for the next week, best wishes to him
Pillman
27 Aug 2006, 17:00
Very Sad. I would not play again myself.
Ricardo
27 Aug 2006, 17:06
What terrible news, such courage to go for that mark, internal bleeding sounds so serious his family and friends would be bloody so worried.
Hope he gets well soon.
cats2rise
27 Aug 2006, 17:13
http://gfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=292567
Sounds awful.
jess_555
27 Aug 2006, 17:16
OMGosh! I'm still in shock. Poor kid! I feel so sorry for him.
I was talking to my dad about it before and he said that the same thing happened to Sammy Newman before finals one year. But he came back to play the next season. So you still can play with a kidney gone! Hope Lonners gets better ASAP! :(
Rosella
27 Aug 2006, 17:22
OMGosh! I'm still in shock. Poor kid! I feel so sorry for him.
I was talking to my dad about it before and he said that the same thing happened to Sammy Newman before finals one year. But he came back to play the next season. So you still can play with a kidney gone! Hope Lonners gets better ASAP! :(
I think Sam had part of a kidney removed, not all. But others have played with one.
Rosella
27 Aug 2006, 17:23
And just in honour of the poor guy - can we start spelling his name correctly?
LONERGAN
Rosella
27 Aug 2006, 17:25
And the AFL website has the story with a video of how the injury occurred - isn't that, at the very least, tasteless.
Shocking news.
Good luck to him in his recovery.
Renegade
27 Aug 2006, 17:41
Unfortunate.
Was a gutsy effort getting back to track the ball like he did. Saved his career with his overall effort yesterday but may have lost it again with that injury.
Jim Boy
27 Aug 2006, 17:52
Ironic given the shoelace theme to the day
Gutsy effort tho
-Charlie-
27 Aug 2006, 18:32
Haha, I feel bad.
When he was hurt I was like "He'll be right."
And he isn't.
Poor guy!
Hope he has a speedy recovery, gutsy effort.
Horrible news..
All the best Tom, get well soon!!! :thumbsu: :)
Thunderbird
27 Aug 2006, 20:02
This reminds me of Leo Barry's injury four years ago, where he was out for about ten weeks with a lacerated spleen. Fortunately, he didn't need to have his spleen removed.
Internal injuries of any kind are serious. I hope Lonergan makes a full recovery and returns to football next season.
faultydet
27 Aug 2006, 20:15
terrible news about the young bloke. magnificent courage unrewarded, and inspirational to his team mates. all the best from this dees supporter.
Very unfortunate news...even more so considering he played the best game of his career thus far and is just starting to find his feet as a senior footballer.
100 percent guts.
cats2rise
27 Aug 2006, 20:51
Well he isnt 100% guts anymore... he is minus a kidney.
Well he isnt 100% guts anymore... he is minus a kidney.
Wow...only took you 3 minutes. I knew as soon as I hit the post button someone would crack out that gem :o
cats2rise
27 Aug 2006, 20:56
Wow...only took you 3 minutes. I knew as soon as I hit the post button someone would crack out that gem :o
:o I wasnt sure if it was to soon for jokes yet.
But all the best to him, he played really well and could be our third tall when Harley departs. Sorry Spencer, but Loners may just take your place.
Mooney_d'King
27 Aug 2006, 21:07
Such disturbing news. If friends or relatives read this stuff, I hope these messages of support and respect get to Tom. Best of luck mate!
eliiiiza
27 Aug 2006, 21:44
Aw, man, it's so sad. I really hope he gets better soon.
I hope that he doesn't have to stop playing footy, he's such a young guy....
Why couldn't stuff like this happen to Kent Kingsley?! :P
That was a joke, by the way. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Not even Goldspink.
Aw, man, it's so sad. I really hope he gets better soon.
I hope that he doesn't have to stop playing footy, he's such a young guy....
Why couldn't stuff like this happen to Kent Kingsley?! :P
That was a joke, by the way. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Not even Goldspink.
Geeze Eliiza.. STOP bagging Kingsley.. cant u see the man has been through enuff??????
Anyway, surely you cant be joking about Goldspink tho ;) :D
ablettjnr
27 Aug 2006, 21:54
Why couldn't stuff like this happen to Kent Kingsley?!
I can tell you exactly why. How many packs do you see Kent Kingsley running back into?
That kinda thing ain't his bag, baby.
carn_the_cattas
27 Aug 2006, 21:54
Why couldn't stuff like this happen to Kent Kingsley?! :P
Coz Kent never would back into a pack like that.
chapmanmagic35
27 Aug 2006, 22:18
Pure and utter courage.
You are a hero - inspirational.
shahla_selena
27 Aug 2006, 22:44
geez that terrible, poor guy. i really hope he recovers soon.
shocking injuries this year in the afl...is it just me or has this year been particularly bad, worse than the last few years?
Always seems the worst injuries occur because of the most courageous acts on the football field. Hope you have a speedy recovery Lonners and hope to see you back for Round 1 next season.
Western Cat
28 Aug 2006, 04:32
Terrible news for Tom, the way the ABC reported it at first I thought he'd died!
I hope this puts a bit of perspective on the Josh Hunt incident from a couple of weeks ago, he copped a hell of a lot of criticism, here and elsewhere, for his supposed "lack of courage". Lonergan disregarded his own safety and has now paid a huge price, the loss of a kidney and an uncertain future in footy.
Yes it was gutsy, fantastic, courageous and inspirational, but it's not fair for fans sitting on the other side of the fence, or in nice comfy lounge chairs, to criticise someone's "guts" or "courage" and expect players to go in to a dangerous contest regardless of the risk.
We're talking serious and life threatening injuries here. That's way more important than whether you take a mark/go in to a pack etc. Be realistic.
I loved his courage, but I think courage needs to be tempered with wisdom.
There've been players whose careers have been shortened or ended prematurely because they were too courageous, Leigh Colbert for one.
Best wishes Tom.
Terrible luck for Lonergan. That is right up there with Marc Woolnough in the bad luck stakes..saves his career and loses it in one match.
All the best Tom Lonergan.
Budda 230
28 Aug 2006, 10:00
It is terrible news. If he doesn't play ever again at least he will be remembered giving his all for the Cats. He has gained so much respect from me for his game on Satrurday! He was great!
Probably safe to say that even though it was a career threatening incident, if he fully recovers it will be a career saving incident!
Good Luck Tom
jess_555
28 Aug 2006, 11:45
Article from the AGE (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/news/afl/career-in-doubt-as-courageous-cat-loses-a-kidney/2006/08/27/1156617212526.html)
"A victim of his own courage, Geelong defender Tom Lonergan was yesterday placed in an induced coma after having his right kidney removed. He is in a serious but stable condition and is expected to remain in the coma for at least the next few days". :(
Copernicus
28 Aug 2006, 11:50
That's bloody terrible news. Good luck to him with his recovery - hope to see him back out there next year! Poor bastard...
Holy crap, hope he pulls through ok.
Article from the AGE (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/news/afl/career-in-doubt-as-courageous-cat-loses-a-kidney/2006/08/27/1156617212526.html)
"A victim of his own courage, Geelong defender Tom Lonergan was yesterday placed in an induced coma after having his right kidney removed. He is in a serious but stable condition and is expected to remain in the coma for at least the next few days". :(
Just gets worse and worse...I feel sick after reading that. Hopefully it's just a media beat up that he was 'fighting for his life' :(
That's a terrible result for the courage that young man displayed. I hope he recovers fully as quickly as is possible. :(
GRANGE_GSM
28 Aug 2006, 12:51
best of luck to the kid!...was playing for his career and was virtualy saving it!...act of courage turned out to be life threatning.....gotta feel for him!deserves a spot on the list next year after the game he was playing across half back!:thumbsu:
I really felt sick after hearing this.
Not enough is being made of it either imo. People were more than willing to lash out at Hunt after shirking a contest, they should at least respect the players that put it on the line like that.
Boundary-Rider
28 Aug 2006, 14:18
To the sceptics that Geelong players do not play with passion or pride, look at the efforts of some of the players. D.Johnson attacks the ball prepared to run with the flight, GJA hard at it all the time playing injured but you would not know it. I could go one and name many more they do play with pride and courage this is epitomised by the effort of Tom Lonergan going back into a pack, playing for his football future, as many have stated needed to show his worth.
He has shown his worth and unfortunately this may mean his career is over.
To Tom and his family I know many Geelong supportors are with you and your son and wish him a speedy recovery and if this is his last game of football thanks.
Hopefully if this is his last game a role within the club can be found for him. Player welfare or development come to mind.
Rockford
28 Aug 2006, 14:31
Brave, brave effort backing into the contest, get well soon Tom!
jess_555
28 Aug 2006, 14:50
If your interested there is going to be an update on Tommy in the next few minutes on SEN.
BlueNWhite
28 Aug 2006, 15:51
update guys?
jess_555
28 Aug 2006, 16:08
update guys?
Tommy is still in an induced coma and is having an operation to remove some stuff around the kidney (something like that) this afternoon.
BlueNWhite
28 Aug 2006, 16:13
thanks. Best wishes to Tom and his family from all at the BlueNWhite household
Definitely bad news for Tommy, if he was tough enough to walk off the ground, he will definitely pull through the induced coma. Lets hope he makes it to the best & fairest well on the way for a good recovery. I give my sympathy to him, family, gfc and prismall, his house mate. :)
nananana catman
28 Aug 2006, 17:38
I am running on 1 1/2 kidneys after getting sick as a kid, so I would like to suggest to Tommy he doesnt go too hard on the booze, as itll really really hurt the morning after.
Moreso than normal.
Do Geelong have a yearly award for the Most Courageous player? If they do they should rename it the Tom Lonergan medal.
update is on geelong site now
http://gfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=293003
nananana catman
28 Aug 2006, 19:08
Do Geelong have a yearly award for the Most Courageous player? If they do they should rename it the Tom Lonergan medal.
They can be presented with a golden kidney.
ICanDressMyself
28 Aug 2006, 19:20
Geez induced coma :eek:
Best of luck to Tom.
go fullta
29 Aug 2006, 12:53
my dad who was playing his first afl game (vfl in those days) for fitzroy had exactly the same happen to him in a pack sitaution....but dad split his kidney, luckily they sown it back up, and he lost half of his blood that is stored in his system. dad was in hospital for around a month and was told it was in his best interests to never play again!!!! sadly he retired at the age of 21... that was in 1983 and now we are in 2006 and doctors have advanced since then but by telling you this story i dont believe we will see tom lonergan ever playing football again!!!
all the best for him anyway....hopeful for a speedy recovery!!
my dad who was playing his first afl game (vfl in those days) for fitzroy had exactly the same happen to him in a pack sitaution....but dad split his kidney, luckily they sown it back up, and he lost half of his blood that is stored in his system. dad was in hospital for around a month and was told it was in his best interests to never play again!!!! sadly he retired at the age of 21... that was in 1983 and now we are in 2006 and doctors have advanced since then but by telling you this story i dont believe we will see tom lonergan ever playing football again!!!
all the best for him anyway....hopeful for a speedy recovery!!
Yeah hopefully the medical advancements do mean he can return or at least have reduced impact on his life from this injury (less than a month in hospital at least). Remember it wasn't that long ago 70's / early 80's that knee recon's could mean the end of a career. Another example of advancements are in recos my dad had one in the 70's when he was 18-20 playing in the SANFL and he never came back (played some games in the amature leages) but the scars on his knees look a hell of a lot worse than the players get now (to the point the doctors are talking knee replacement surgery)