Toast Mark McVeigh

[ManWithNoName]

People I heard at the game today criticising his performance were disgraceful. Yes he didn't have the best game but the fact he even played was a monumental effort. With what happened only FOUR days ago, to be out there was huge. Well done Spike.

 

[Doss]

That image of him kissing to the skies after the game almost brought a tear to my eye. Thought it was a great gesture for the entire team to wear the black arm bands too.

Agreed, wasn't his best game but the very fact he was out there, at the end of the day, should show how passionate a player he is. None of us would have begrudged him had he not played.

Now, hopefully, he can go and be with Jarrad up in Sydney for a while. Another positive with having Round 24 off I guess.

 

[stacy25]

That just makes me want to cry. So touching.

 

[yaco55]

Had a funny game - Thought he was very good in the first quarter - but couldn't keep up with Gray in the second and third quarter.

Stopped a string of 5 good games.

 

[grugsticles]

I haven't seen the game yet (will watch the replay) but I have no doubt that his focus may have been a little bit else where by the sounds of it. And fair enough too, IMO!

I love this photo too, it sums up a bloke with incredible passion for footy, and more importantly, his family.


On a side note, why is he giving Jr a good scratch at the same time?

 

[Doss]

I haven't seen the game yet (will watch the replay) but I have no doubt that his focus may have been a little bit else where by the sounds of it. And fair enough too, IMO!

I love this photo too, it sums up a bloke with incredible passion for footy, and more importantly, his family.


On a side note, why is he giving Jr a good scratch at the same time?

Mind out of the gutter mate, I'm sure he was just giving his shorts a little tug

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Hear, hear.

A great effort from the Spikelet to have played tonight.

 

[Childish Gambino]

Had a funny game - Thought he was very good in the first quarter - but couldn't keep up with Gray in the second and third quarter.

Stopped a string of 5 good games.

Agree with this. He was well and truly beaten today but he played with heart and you have to respect his decision to play under trying circumstances.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Don't think he should have played as you could see he wasn't playing rationally, but it was definitely his call.

 

[daffo]

I didn't expect him to play. He played well under the conditions.

 

[Valve Bounce]

Don't think he should have played as you could see he wasn't playing rationally, but it was definitely his call.

I didn't stay after the game, but heard the commentator say that Spike was in tears as he left the ground.

 

[ManWithNoName]

I didn't stay after the game, but heard the commentator say that Spike was in tears as he left the ground.

I was on the ground for the jumper presentation, he didn't look crash hot. You could tell his mind was elsewhere. But still took a picture with a fan, great bloke.

 

[Rocky_Star_Pro]

Courageous from Spike to play considering he lost his niece earlier in the week. Tbh he has been very good the last month or so, I thought he was finished but he has come back. His kicking is very good, and you are guaranteed he will give 110% for the jumper, one of my favourites is Spike

 

[theboxmike]

Does anybody else bleed more red and black than this guy?

 

[Shermy]

The only sad thing in the last 10 years being a Don supporter, is that we couldnt get this bloke a flag

 

[ghostdog]

Clear, unequivocal, certain, convincing. Still in the leadership group

 

[swansfan51]

I missed this thread when it was created. We all knew how inspirational Jarrad was to be playing again so soon after that tragedy, but didn't really consider the impact on Mark as well until I saw this thread. Massive well done to him for being out there for his club when he must have had so much on his mind

 

[theboxmike]

I missed this thread when it was created. We all knew how inspirational Jarrad was to be playing again so soon after that tragedy, but didn't really consider the impact on Mark as well until I saw this thread. Massive well done to him for being out there for his club when he must have had so much on his mind

I loved the embrace Mark and Jarrad had after the swannies GF win so much emotion in that

 

[fishardansin]

I could kiss his bum right now!

 

[Rack Watts]

I could kiss his bum right now!

That thing would be abnormally hairy, I'd think.

 

[GUMBLETRON]

That thing would be abnormally hairy, I'd think.

Perhaps back in the day, but he had to get the plugs from somewhere.

 

[Doss]

I really would rather not think about how hairy Spike's arse is, but hey, maybe that's just me..

 

[Old Campaigner]

It's the only arse thats stuck up for the team so far

 

[Doss]

It's the only arse thats stuck up for the team so far

Tim Watson's arse might object to that.

 

[gO_bOmBeRz]

How much of an impact has his interview actually had in the media ?