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Up the Coasters Good Luck Venners - Must watch video
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Carbine Chaos
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Gutted. Would have developed into a very important player for the club. All the best, Venners.
If this doesn't spur the players on to something this week on-field, then nothing will.
If this doesn't spur the players on to something this week on-field, then nothing will.
Wow! Just wow! That interview is so brave! So real. It saddens me that he got such a brain injury from playing a game of sport. But at the same time his story is inspirational! I can only hope the future is kind to him!
Had similar thoughts, presume they do something?
Vale Venners! A magnificent and gutsy effort!
AFLPA must have stuff set up for this. Not like it occurs all that often.
Thanks Venners. All the best with your recovery.
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Gee, watching those highlights shows that at the very least we are missing a very good defensive forward. We could certainly use someone with an aggressive tackle like that.
But, his health is far more important. He walks away from the sport because of a traumatic brain injury, but with a relatively good quality of life. For that I am grateful.
Well done DV, we never got to see you at your very best but you helped us win the biggest prize in footy. Thank you and good luck!
But, his health is far more important. He walks away from the sport because of a traumatic brain injury, but with a relatively good quality of life. For that I am grateful.
Well done DV, we never got to see you at your very best but you helped us win the biggest prize in footy. Thank you and good luck!
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here is a few things I could find
Injury and Hardship Fund information
This fund aims to support players who transition out of the game with career ending injuries, and those who need longer-term medical support, or suffer illness or financial hardship through retirement.
www.aflplayers.com.au
Player Retirement Account Handbook
AFLPA members playing in the AFL competition have access to the Player Retirement Scheme, which is an account that receives annual contributions negotiated by the AFLPA as a part of the CBA.
www.aflplayers.com.au
Both provide payments and support post football career.
I am guessing possible insurance payouts maybe there as well.
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Brings a tear to my eye to hear this. Such a terrible thing to happen from such a freak accident. Copping a hip to the jaw from a 95kg bloke running at full speed is some serious impact.
I hope he can live a regular, healthy life and sincerely hope the AFLPA take good care of him. Not the first and not the last. Well done to the club for handling this gracefully and doing the right thing by your player.
I hope he can live a regular, healthy life and sincerely hope the AFLPA take good care of him. Not the first and not the last. Well done to the club for handling this gracefully and doing the right thing by your player.
He'd have to be paid out by the AFL.
Just saw dv's retirement speech and interview on AFL360.
So sad to see, must be hell having to go through what he has and is continuing to do so.
So sad to see, must be hell having to go through what he has and is continuing to do so.
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Heard the interview on 6pr 15 mins ago.
Very sobering.
Daily ongoing issues.
Moving back home to Melb, needs the family support.
His manager is handling the payout, ongoing support... (it does not support him for life or adequately).
Not to overdo things, but his life is completely ruined, financially and health.
Gut wrenching
Very sobering.
Daily ongoing issues.
Moving back home to Melb, needs the family support.
His manager is handling the payout, ongoing support... (it does not support him for life or adequately).
Not to overdo things, but his life is completely ruined, financially and health.
Gut wrenching
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Pretty unfair that it was only 1 concussion. Most players can have multiple concussions before bad effects.
He seems to be taking it well. Personally if it was me in that position I'd be devastated, but it has been 2 years so maybe he's learn to accept it.
He seems to be taking it well. Personally if it was me in that position I'd be devastated, but it has been 2 years so maybe he's learn to accept it.
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Pardon the interruption but I think the young lad's speech to his mates and his interview on 360 resonates to all players and us the mug supporters of our great game.
Hi Chaps, wanted to come on here and say gutted for the kid and what an impressive young man. Saw his interview on AFL 360 and I found it pretty emotional tbh, really hope he's able to overcome it all and live a fulfilling live.
Duggan mentioned WCE are going to help out somehow ( Didn't mention specifics) and the AFL have things in place financially for situations like this.
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All players should donate their match payments from the Pies debacle to Venners.
