News Phil Walsh RIP

[Crow54]

The victim has no say in the process.

Then why are victim statements read out in prosecutions?

 

[BRL121]

Then why are victim statements read out in prosecutions?

I think you missed the point: the victim is dead.

 

[Crow54]

I think you missed the point: the victim is dead.

Say what? There are victims of murder that aren't the actual deceased. In this case, Phil's family are the victims, and I imagine they would have read statements if/when the case had gone to court.

 

[Crow54]

 

[Crow54]

Another year has passed. Never forgotten.

 

[radiojake]

8 years - no way

 

[Slippery Pete]

11:08

 

[Brasher]

11:08

I was going to say that this man was destined for greatness. Reality is we all have our flaws but this man was a leader amongst leaders.

 

[Brasher]

I was fortunate enough to be at Phil Walsh's last ever game. Crows v Lions at the Gabba. Typical Crows game, kicked like 3 legged mules for most of the game and overcame a 3-4 goal deficient to eventually win.

Earlier that day I took a commemorative Crows jersey that had the names of all the Crows players printed on it to that point for framing....was going to gift it. After the Walsh news I decided to keep it and it now hangs pride of place at home.

 

[Crow54]

Another year has passed.

I still remember the first time I heard the news. It was so shocking. I often think of Phil and wonder what could have been. Such a tragic ending for an inspiring man.

 

[CrowinNT]

Certainly was. RIP
Don’t think I ever missed one of his pressers

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Still remember waking up and seeing the news on Twitter.

Also remember it was after the Swans-Power game, the only game without players and senior coach forming a circle.

Then I watched the Today show for more.

Also, around that time, my sister and her then partner bought a pup prior to it all and I was introduced to it.

Can’t believe 9 bloody years.

 

[CrowinNT]

He was an inspiration to our club
I am like a broken record
A true man

 

[jenny61_99]

My hubby was one of the last people to interview Phil after the Brisbane game. Phil was ecstatic with the scrappy win. He was due to speak at our breakfast the following morning, but he decided he wanted to get back to see players in the twos play, so he came across after the match to honour his commitment (first time that had ever happened). I remember Phil Harper saying to me later in the week after the tragedy, that that night was the happiest he’d seen Walshy.

 

[Geoffa32]

My hubby was one of the last people to interview Phil after the Brisbane game. Phil was ecstatic with the scrappy win. He was due to speak at our breakfast the following morning, but he decided he wanted to get back to see players in the twos play, so he came across after the match to honour his commitment (first time that had ever happened). I remember Phil Harper saying to me later in the week after the tragedy, that that night was the happiest he’d seen Walshy.

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The game he went to the next day was against Port, SANFL game.

I went to that game and went out on the oval at quarter time. He circled the group and grabbed Riley Knight. Had a few words with him.

Then he back to talk to David Noble.


Said to my mate the club is in good hands with these two in charge.


His last game of Footy. Against the club he was a life member at.



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[The rabbi]

I had booked my airfares, motel and footy tickets for the game.
My mates told me at work that I was not going to the game because of what happened. I thought that they were having a lend of me until I heard it on the radio. I still went to Adelaide, and along with other footy supporters of various clubs laid a Cats scarf at the memorial.

 

[Pugsley]

It was taken away from the football fraternity what Phil could have achieved.
He is missed by the whole football landscape.
I never forget going to the memorial at Aami and shedding tears
RIP Walshy.

 

[Crow54]

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Reading the first few pages is distressing. Never forgotten.

 

[Minor Threat]

Still brings me to tears. RIP

 

[mcleod at 50 lines it up]

Tragic event obviously, it was an odd one as a supporter in that you thought jeez poor bloke but didn't really get to know (or dislike) him yet like i have most other crows coaches , he was still in his coaching honeymoon phase.

Without being disrespectful probably enough time has passed to change the board slogan back from "RIP Phil Walsh 1960-2015" to "the team for all south Australians", as while this was a tragic event, it's not really what defines the club.

 

[WetCrow1991]

Tragic event obviously, it was an odd one as a supporter in that you thought jeez poor bloke but didn't really get to know (or dislike) him yet like i have most other crows coaches , he was still in his coaching honeymoon phase.

Without being disrespectful probably enough time has passed to change the board slogan back from "RIP Phil Walsh 1960-2015" to "the team for all south Australians", as while this was a tragic event, it's not really what defines the club.

I think this is fair after 10 years.

 

[Cromulant]

Quite incredible that its been 10 years.

One of those "where were you when" moments.

We will never know what might have been, but its fun to dream

 

[CrowinNT]

 

[Geoffa32]

Ten years has gone so fast.

Sad to think what could have been for our club.