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I know I carry on like a flog on here about PAFC, but the sadness on our board and yours and across this state and the broader AFL community is devastating.
The uniting of our two Clubs on this tragic day is telling to say the least.
5/11 houses in our street have scarfes, 5/20 cara in the HJs drive through had scarves.
It's amazing how everyone can get behind it.
I think if the game wasn't 2 days away, it would have went on. 2 days is far too soon.I don't understand the calls to not play
death is a part of life and going through the motions of life even during tough times is healthy
I don't understand the calls to not play
death is a part of life and going through the motions of life even during tough times is healthy
If this was 60 years ago perhaps. But in this day and age peoples well being and health(especially emotional/mental) is a priority and is put first at times like this. These sorts of tragic events can have lasting effects on someones mental well being if not dealt with properly. Expecting players to take to the field to compete in a game of footy isn't a priority right now, their emotional well being should be and is.
The same way our players received grief counselling and were given all the support necessary to help them deal with Jmacs tragic passing.
Football takes a back seat.
Like your work or my work would take a back seat if a close loved one passed away, we'd take a few days off at least to deal with it.
I don't understand the calls to not play
death is a part of life and going through the motions of life even during tough times is healthy
How disturbing. Judging from that post alone he definetly seems mentally unstable. I wonder if his family tried to help him or even noticed itVery sad news. As time goes by we will probably find out what actually transpired in the early hours for such a tragic event to unfold.
I have posted on BF a number of times how insignificant footy actually is in the bigger scheme of things, this tragic occasion puts prospective where it should be. In the coming weeks and months two clubs and supporter bases will come together and mourn for Phil Walsh and his family. Rivalry and hatred will in the main part be put aside, as it should!
Condolences to Phil's loved ones and friends. His son will regret this day for the rest of his life, his mother and sister will wonder how and why this happened, they will ask themselves what did I do wrong and what could I have done better, what if, had we done it this way, etc. etc. Tragic event for so many people.
I have seen so much tragedy and violence evolve from alcohol and certain drugs, it is a huge problem that the mainstream seem to just brush over, I fear that this could possibly have been the cause and affect in play.
From what I have heard, Cy has been arrested and will most likely be charged. This following statement he allegedly made on his blurb a number years ago will certainly not help his cause and perhaps should have sounded a warning.
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Cy's alleged blog from a number of years ago.
When blind drunk I become very… Emotional. What I mean is that I become a wild beast of emotion in general, hate, love, sadness, whatever," he wrote. "I wanna fight some guy who didn't even look at me. Next I try to grab some girl and yank her into the bathroom. Ill start picking people up and telling them I like them or pointing in faces and calling people bitches.
Thought the sameShaun B would be struggling tonight. Another of Walsh's disciples.
I don't understand the calls to not play
death is a part of life and going through the motions of life even during tough times is healthy
How disturbing. Judging from that post alone he definetly seems mentally unstable. I wonder if his family tried to help him or even noticed it
How disturbing. Judging from that post alone he definetly seems mentally unstable. I wonder if his family tried to help him or even noticed it
I heard KT on 5AA tonight.
Magnificent!!
He is truly a gem.
Cheers guys
Yep, we love him. Unfortunately we have already had to see how he handles tough situations, he was an absolute rock for the whole club during the JMac tragedy.I heard KT on 5AA tonight.
Magnificent!!
He is truly a gem.
Cheers guys
Pride, and an inability to swallow it, has led many of us on this forum, myself included, to delude ourselves into believing we don't miss Phil Walsh from our coaches box. Clearly we do. I've been as guilty as anyone of mocking his style and unique way he delivers his message publicly but truth be told it was more about sour grapes at losing him than anything else. And to be honest, right now I'm missing his silly mannerisms and quirks. Poor, poor man.
Even our 10 year old lad commented this morning: "Mum, this makes me feel so sad. In fact, it makes me not want to be so mean to the Crows from now on."
If it happened Thursday morning I dare say we wouldn't have played.I don't understand the calls to not play
death is a part of life and going through the motions of life even during tough times is healthy