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From our 2004 coaching group - 2 dead, one in his mid 40's, the other in his mid 50's, Choco diagnosed with cancer last year. Geez I hope the rest avoid this until they hit at least the average life expectancy age. They should all have beeen there for 20, 25, 30 and even 40 year reunions at the least, but sadly not so.
How the hell do you explain to your son that he died because of his son. My heart also goes out to parents trying to explain the tragedy to the supporters who are just kids.
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.
And far out. I woke up at 2am this morning. Jeepers...
I think most of us has sledged each other's club, I know I have. But I am sure we are all feeling a common bond as a result of this tragedy. Cheers.Kudos to KT and Kochie and the PAFC family on this sad day. All I can say is thanks. The respect shown is overwhelming and highlights that while fans of each club may hate each other that interclub internal friendships do exist and its heart warming to know that SA still comes first above and beyond the two clubs. We rally around each other in difficult times. I may have written comments about PAFC in the past but today you guys did prove what a great club you guys are and I will forever remember this day.
Touché. Me too.Pride, and an inability to swallow it, has led to 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.
I wonder if cancelling the game is what PW would of wanted ? , somehow I doubt it.
Maybe now, as a united community, we’ll start having a serious attempt at wiping out the scourge of drugs in our society
RIP Phil
Agreed. Looking at what this guy has blogged about over the last 2 years he sounds quite mixed up.I seriously doubt drugs were the only issue.
just but a black arm band on and go out and play. life has to go on. Phil would have played.That's ridiculous, you can't expect players who have just been hit with the most shocking news imaginable about their coach - who would have been a father figure to them - to front up for a game of bloody football three days later. And you haven't paid attention to what Phil Walsh was about if you think he would expect otherwise.
Gotta disagree with you there , I like many many others have offered our condolences to his family and club , it was a shocking thing that happened . Its like if a terrorist outfit threatened the Olympics , Afl GF or a parliamentary sitting , we must continue . I had coached ( Amateurs )for years and on more than 1 occasion similar happened , and we played on, one time I remember especialy a lad's Grandfather died , he was well known to me aswell , a terrific bloke and a real footy nut like the rest of us , well we did the armband thing and we said a few words before the game , but during the week I spoke to this lads father and his dad explained how much his popa loved watching him play , he basically lived for it and that he was 100% certain he wouldn't want his grandson to not play , I nowing this gent well agreed , so the lad played . Im not trying to be a smart arse or a hero but if I were in the same situation and I could have a say from the grave , id say go and play the game.That's ridiculous, you can't expect players who have just been hit with the most shocking news imaginable about their coach - who would have been a father figure to them - to front up for a game of bloody football three days later. And you haven't paid attention to what Phil Walsh was about if you think he would expect otherwise.
Walsh revealed the following after the Brent Reilly accident at training
Phil Walsh reflects on Brent Reilly injury
Long before the Reilly accident, Walsh had realised he needed to change some things about himself. Afterwards he became convinced of it.
"Part of the old Phil Walsh might have screamed at Brent Reilly to get up," said the new Adelaide coach. "Sitting in that hospital, I really wondered if the worst happened whether I would be able to make those same physical demands on the team.
"In the end, after he came through the operation, I told the guys: 'Let's just get through the week. I won't coach and I won't make demands on you and if you don't feel you can train, then don't.
"What I've learnt from working with large groups is that we all deal with grief differently. We needed to find out who was grieving and get them the relief they needed. We did a combined session and those who needed to stay away did so.
"Everyone saw what happened. A few of them have their demons about it and we're dealing with that.
"Footy clubs are so competitive and, as a group, we judge people constantly and negatively. What I've tried to do is find the 10 things that connect us."
Phil Walsh reflects on Brent Reilly injury
No , but i'll bet they were the catalyst.I seriously doubt drugs were the only issue.
just but a black arm band on and go out and play. life has to go on. Phil would have played.
Gotta disagree with you there , I like many many others have offered our condolences to his family and club , it was a shocking thing that happened . Its like if a terrorist outfit threatened the Olympics , Afl GF or a parliamentary sitting , we must continue . I had coached ( Amateurs )for years and on more than 1 occasion similar happened , and we played on, one time I remember especialy a lad's Grandfather died , he was well known to me aswell , a terrific bloke and a real footy nut like the rest of us , well we did the armband thing and we said a few words before the game , but during the week I spoke to this lads father and his dad explained how much his popa loved watching him play , he basically lived for it and that he was 100% certain he wouldn't want his grandson to not play , I nowing this gent well agreed , so the lad played . Im not trying to be a smart arse or a hero but if I were in the same situation and I could have a say from the grave , id say go and play the game.
Gotta disagree with you there , I like many many others have offered our condolences to his family and club , it was a shocking thing that happened . Its like if a terrorist outfit threatened the Olympics , Afl GF or a parliamentary sitting , we must continue . I had coached ( Amateurs )for years and on more than 1 occasion similar happened , and we played on, one time I remember especialy a lad's Grandfather died , he was well known to me aswell , a terrific bloke and a real footy nut like the rest of us , well we did the armband thing and we said a few words before the game , but during the week I spoke to this lads father and his dad explained how much his popa loved watching him play , he basically lived for it and that he was 100% certain he wouldn't want his grandson to not play , I nowing this gent well agreed , so the lad played . Im not trying to be a smart arse or a hero but if I were in the same situation and I could have a say from the grave , id say go and play the game.
Yes quit similar happened , an Auntie was murdered in Whyalla , we played on , every one's different I suppose.On more than one occasion, seniour figures at your club were horrificly murdered at their home by their son?
We can't treat this as illness or natural causes, or accident. It is a terrible thing to happen to a fantastic bloke, that is going to play on minds for a while longer. We've all been through death, but I don't know how I'd function if a friend and mentor of mine who I seen everyday was murdered.
It's one thing for an individual member of a team to play in that situation. He has the rest of his team mates to rally around him and give him support if they can see him struggling. This is an entire team/club that are feeling shattered. Try and imagine our boys coming out and playing a game just a few days after they lost JMac. There is no way on God's earth they could have done that. They had the whole of pre-season to come to terms with it and still struggled.On more than one occasion, seniour figures at your club were horrificly murdered at their home by their son?
We can't treat this as illness or natural causes, or accident. It is a terrible thing to happen to a fantastic bloke, that is going to play on minds for a while longer. We've all been through death, but I don't know how I'd function if a friend and mentor of mine who I seen everyday was murdered.