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[mattys123]

Story in the Herald Sun today about an 11 year old kid who didn't want his signed Collingwood jumper "cut" off him, despite basically having his leg shattered when he was hit by a car.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/magpie-pride-beats-the-pain/story-e6frf7kx-1225906538639

AFL players may think they put pride in their jumper, but few could match the level of sacrifice Zachary Stephens was prepared to make for his Collingwood guernsey. The 11-year-old almost lost his leg when he was hit by a car last Monday, but the tough little fella was refusing to let ambulance officers cut through his beloved autographed Pies jumper to treat him at the scene.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/magpie-pride-beats-the-pain/story-e6frf7kx-1225906538639

And I love to see Collingwood reacted quickly;

After being told of Zachary's dedication, the Collingwood Football Club and star Alan Didak came to the rescue on Tuesday, giving the brave youngster a new guernsey with a personalised get well message to start his new signature collection.

Now that's the type of dedication I want to see over the next month or so from all of you.

All the best for your recovery Zachary.

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Gutsy kid. Hope his ankle fully recovers and he can keep playing the sport he loves.

 

[tattooedswan]

This kid is a hero to us all, these are the kinds of acts in life that will mentally push us to where we want to go.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Amazing story, poor kid.

If ever Collingwood WANTED to use some sort of external motivating factor, that kid should be it.

 

[Zahki]

If ever Collingwood WANTED to use some sort of external motivating factor, that kid should be it.

I just want you boys to know...There's a little crippled boy out there hoping you win today...I know this because I crippled myself him to inspire you.

 

[HeavyPop]

"Since Collingwood beat Geelong I have been so happy, and I wanted to wear it (last Monday) in case there were Geelong supporters out there to put it in their faces and show how good Collingwood is."

Sounds like he would fit in well on here.

 

[Garibaldi]

Why did he have his jersey on his leg?
Just kidding, sounds like a real Pie's fan to me.
Waiting for a bus in Darling St Balmain yesterday when an empty bus went past with "Go Pies" on the destination board. I'm starting to have nightmares.

 

[Swanny36]

Poor kid, that's an amazing story though..
But also slightly humerous, because his leg is about to drop off and he is just saying not the jumper not the jumper.. I thought it was great and am very happy he will be ok..

 

[shawthing09]

What an effort by the kid, great stuff. Here's hoping the recovery all goes well for him.

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Waiting for a bus in Darling St Balmain yesterday when an empty bus went past with "Go Pies" on the destination board. I'm starting to have nightmares.

Haha, nice

 

[Dogs_Playing_Poker]

My girlfriend is a nurse at Dandenong and this kid is one of her patients. Said he is an awesome kid, and just loves his footy team. He said his favorite player is Beams, and wanted him to kick a goal against Essendon. Beamer went one better and kicked 2

 

[Wooljay]

My girlfriend is a nurse at Dandenong and this kid is one of her patients. Said he is an awesome kid, and just loves his footy team. He said his favorite player is Beams, and wanted him to kick a goal against Essendon. Beamer went one better and kicked 2

That's awesome, what a little trooper! So impressed with the club, always great to see that stuff.

 

[Optimax]

Good on the little fella, hope he makes a full and quick recovery

Well done to the club too

 

[handy point]

The kid sounds like a little ripper.

And the Pies response makes it all that better....


And I think I've seen that "Go Pies" bus around Sydney town, too. Thought I was dreaming.

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

...And I think I've seen that "Go Pies" bus around Sydney town, too. Thought I was dreaming.

Get your camera phone out next time you see it

 

[handy point]

Get your camera phone out next time you see it

I've got a Nokia from about 8 years ago. No phone.





Here be a possible explanation, however

 

[Keele]

I've got a Nokia from about 8 years ago. No phone.





Here be a possible explanation, however

A Nokia from 8 years ago

have you been in touch with the National Museum in Canberra?

 

[DWil6]

I've got a Nokia from about 8 years ago.

Awesome! Crank start or pull start?

 

[handy point]

Lol, did I say "no phone"? I meant "no camera".

Can't even blame that on my phone.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

But also slightly humerous

Nah, tibia, check the x-ray that came with the article.

 

[Swanny36]

Nah, tibia, check the x-ray that came with the article.

haha, GOLD!!

 

[PiEs_In_ThE_SkY!!! JA PM]

My girlfriend is a nurse at Dandenong and this kid is one of her patients. Said he is an awesome kid, and just loves his footy team. He said his favorite player is Beams, and wanted him to kick a goal against Essendon. Beamer went one better and kicked 2

Lucky it wasnt the movie BASEketball and him wanting 3 from beamsy.

Would have been the same story for "that proud little boy"

 

[Swooop]

Amazing story, poor kid.

If ever Collingwood WANTED to use some sort of external motivating factor, that kid should be it.

I think the pies should all be told the story of this brave little boy, at one of their upcoming team meetings.

Then, if we make GF, in the prematch, the little boy could come hobbling in, kitted out in his beloved Pies guernsey, fighting back the tears of pride in his team, implore the boys to give it their all.

Could be a real lifter for the boys.

PS if his leg had substantially recovered, you could take him out the back, rough him up a bit before he comes in

 

[Dave06]

What a legend

 

[AsianWithAFro]

what a crazy kid

Legendary stuff