An Idea For Tyler Fishlock

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Sorry to intrude on your board but I'm back visiting my family in Australia on holidays and last night at dinner my mother-in-law told me that the little boy who had his eyes taken by cancer is struggling again with this disease.​
I played under 19's for Richmond with Doug Searl in the 80's, before I went to back to America with my family and on to College - so I've got more than a soft spot for the Tigers.​
Anyhow, I thought the next time Richmond won they could have Tyler in the rooms and alter the song just a little bit in order to boost the young boy's/family's spirits.​
Kid's cancer is close to my heart as my youngest boy had juvenile Leukaemia 8 years ago in America, but has fortunately made a full recovery with the chances of becoming ill again virtually zero. This nightmare lasted for nearly 2 years and as you can imagine it was a living hell for us as a family.​
Anyway this is a brain fart I've had and I thought someone on this board might make a suggestion to someone with authority at Richmond FC.​
Even if it only cheer's up this little boy's life for an afternoon it's happy memory to add to a life that's had more than it's fair share of tough times.​
If anyone else has thought of it I apologise, but I don't get the chance to stay current about all things AFL from my side of the puddle. Good luck in 2013 Tigers.​
Oh we’re from Tylerland,​
A Fighting Fury we’re from Tylerland,​
In any battle you will see him with a grin,​
He’s never giving in,​
When he’s behind then never mind,​
He’ll Fight and Fight and Win,​
Our We’re From Tylerland,​
He’s never beaten till the final siren’s gone,​
Like the Tiger’s of old he’s strong and he’s bold,​
Oh he’s a Tiger,​
He’s yellow and black,​
Oh were from Tylerland.​
 

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Oh we’re from Tylerland,​
A Fighting Fury we’re from Tylerland,​
In any battle you will see him with a grin,​
He’s never giving in,​
When he’s behind then never mind,​
He’ll Fight and Fight and Win,​
Our We’re From Tylerland,​
He’s never beaten till the final siren’s gone,​
Like the Tiger’s of old he’s strong and he’s bold,​
Oh he’s a Tiger,​
He’s yellow and black,​
Oh were from Tylerland.​
Wonderful idea. I am sure it would have the support of everyone :)
 

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I'm not one for altering the team song at all.
I support any support for Tyler 100%. Absolutely 100%, but I'm not sure about the team song.
Something on the banner maybe, but then again Tyler is blind and wouldn't be able to see, while he could at least hear the song.
Maybe if he's well enough they could pop him in the middle of the team huddle during the song?
Dunno.
Great post though Ghost. I totally respect where you are coming from.
 

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I hope stig has seen this thread
If everyone keep tagging him, I'm sure he will get around to it soon enough. He's probably off saving kittens from trees and helping the elderly cross the street such is the quality of RFC_Official :thumbsu:

Great post and words by the way Ghost of Glenferrie. Simple idea that would bring a huge amount of joy to such a brave kid.
 

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Yea i dunno, theres other things ive noted the club has done to assist and i can only presume will continue to do so. Looks to me tyler has a real connection with the rfc, i sincrerely hope he get as much joy from the teams performance as the rest of us do
 

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What about they Sing it twice? Once as normal and then again with the changed lyrics. Surely jack would love the opportunity to do his bit twice. Would be a fantastic memory for a little tiger who's been dealt a tough hand. Obviously he'd need to be in there.
 

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Fantastic idea fully support

What about they Sing it twice? Once as normal and then again with the changed lyrics. Surely jack would love the opportunity to do his bit twice. Would be a fantastic memory for a little tiger who's been dealt a tough hand. Obviously he'd need to be in there.
This is probably the best method i agree, on a separate note does anyone dislike jack doing his own little thing, it bugs me a little
 

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Good see Glenn Archer running a fundraiser for Tyler, Thursday May 18 at 7pm at the Westwarters Hotel complex in Caroline Springs :thumbsu:
 
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