Troy Broadbridge Missing

[Jaymin]

I think they are meaning that being an elite AFL player ,he is a football star, which makes perfect sense to me. Thousands of people play football and attempt to make it to the highest level, he was one of the few who did make it and was thought of highly by those at Melbourne in terms of potential and ability. Is that the best you can do, complain about the use of the word star? Even if he doesn't meet your stringent criteria for the word, does it really matter that others have used this to describe him?

He's not a star. He is a good average footballer who unfortunately was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Media sensationalism is the one thing that has annoyed me with this whole tragedy.

What next? We'll be calling Aaron Henneman and Shane Harvey football stars?

 

[Jaymin]

Please Mods. Lock this thread. Its been over-run by the blue bus brigade.

Agreed. Its just turned into a war of Suzie defending a 15 year old who neither really understand anything that they are trying to say.

Close it.

 

[SaveFeriss]

Yep, everyone else is accounted for. Of the 107, few will survive. The other 1000 could be anywhere. They may not have even been hit by the tsunami, no one knows.

My uncle had a son before he married my Aunty (Aunty is blood) 30 odd years ago.

It wasnt until 3 years ago he found out he had a son, and now they see each other every couple of months, with ether my uncle flying down to melb, or Julian (his son) flying up here.

Julian is on holidays in Bali, and no-one, including his mum in Melbourne, have heard from him since Christmas. His phone is just ringing out apparently.

Now while Bali wasn't hit, it's quite possible that he has gone on a day trip to an Island that may have been. Im guessing Julian would be one of these 1000 who havent been contacted, but are in the general vacinity.

I find it unusual that he wouldn't phone his mum, just to let her know he was nowhere near it. Of course, he may have heard what happened and has gone over and is volunteering his help.

 

[Yze_Magic]

I will never give up hope

Why is it always the good guys that run into bad luck?


Champion bloke, talented footballer


Just when things were looking up for Broady. He became a permanent fixture in the Demons side in 2004 after a shocking run of injuries, and had just gotten married to the beautiful Trisha


Could not have happened to a better person


Come home, Broady

 

[Kildonan]

15 today

Happy birthday sainter12riewoldt hope you have a nice day

 

[Docker_Brat]

15 today

What you need is someone who gives a rats to save your comments and give you a copy on your 30th birthday so you can realise what a fool you were.

 

[Kildonan]

I will never give up hope

Why is it always the good guys that run into bad luck?


Champion bloke, talented footballer


Just when things were looking up for Broady. He became a permanent fixture in the Demons side in 2004 after a shocking run of injuries, and had just gotten married to the beautiful Trisha


Could not have happened to a better person


Come home, Broady

A lovely heartfelt post Yze, we all feel saddened, but I'm sure the Melbourne supporters are especially cut.

I fear that as time goes by, his chances of being OK are dwindling, nevertheless I join you in the vigil of hope.

 

[Tom_Sainter]

Theres an interview in the paper today. Troys wife has sorta been forgotten in this, you must really feel for the poor girl, they had only been married for 8 days.
Still holding hope for you Troy.

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,11833300-23211,00.html

 

[tess]

A lovely heartfelt post Yze, we all feel saddened, but I'm sure the Melbourne supporters are especially cut.

I fear that as time goes by, his chances of being OK are dwindling, nevertheless I join you in the vigil of hope.

Yep Ditto for me.

 

[goal_umpire]

He was 14 when he had a crack a few days ago

besides... if a 14 year old talked to me like that on the street I'd give him a clip across the ears. Its the do-gooders like GoalBumhire who think 14 year olds have rights and should be treated and act like adults.

Which makes you look like a loser for laughing at him and at me when you totally disagree with putting your differences aside and pitching in and helping out. Grow up TP we don't need smartarses around here

 

[Jaymin]

Which makes you look like a loser for laughing at him and at me when you totally disagree with putting your differences aside and pitching in and helping out. Grow up TP we don't need smartarses around here

Shhh suzie

 

[Benno_900]

Sad news, Troy Broadbridge has been confirmed dead. My thoughts go out to his family, the MFC and its supporters.

Demons in mourning for lost son
9:09:21 PM Mon 3 January, 2005
Sportal
The Melbourne Football Club is in mourning as the death of its young defender Troy Broadbridge was confirmed on Monday night.

Broadbridge, 24, had been missing since being swept away by the Indian Ocean tsunami which devastated the Thai resort of Phuket on Sunday, December 26 while he was on his honeymoon with his new wife Trisha.

Club Chairman Paul Gardner said confirmation of Broadbridge's death was an enormously sad blow.

"Just as Troy has become the face of the tsunami for so many people, so Troy was very much the face of the sort of character we admire at the club," Gardner said.

"He had a strong family upbringing, showed great courage and spirit to overcome injury, and was generous to his fellow players and those around the club.

"The whole club is working as a family, supporting each other and resolving to get through this tragedy together as a whole team of people.

"We've also been cognisant that while Troy is a very treasured part of the club fabric, more importantly his passing has robbed Trisha of a husband, and his family the loss of a loved son and brother, just as it has so many thousands of others, and our hearts go out to all those touched by this unfathomable tragedy."

Senior coach Neale Daniher said the latest news was "gut wrenching".

"It's a very close group and Troy was a popular fellow, and he and Trisha were well liked by players and their partners," Dainher said.

"Troy came back from injury a number of times with great spirit and courage, and in 2004 really cemented his place as a leading member of the Melbourne.

"Against that backdrop, and just getting married and being on his honeymoon, you just don't expect this and it's tremendously hard to accept. I know the hearts of all the players and everyone at the club go out to Trisha, and to Troy's parents Wayne and Pam and their family."

Club captain David Neitz said he'd been hoping and praying that 'Broadie' would be found and be OK.

"But the miracle hasn't happened and it cuts really, really deep," Neitz said.

"It's tough to train and play alongside someone, get to know him, go to his wedding and send him off on a Christmas honeymoon and then have to accept that he's not coming back.

"It's very tough on the players and partners and this will be a very emotional time for us. But as difficult as it is we will support each other and get through this. That's what Troy would have done and we want to support Trisha."

AFL Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Demetriou said the AFL, its 16 clubs and the entire football community wished to extend its deepest sympathy to Trisha Broadbridge, the Broadbridge family and the players and staff of the Melbourne Football Club.

"Troy was a young man in the prime of his life and had just embarked upon marriage with Trisha" Demetriou said.

"His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him and the football community is poorer for the loss of a fine young man," he said.

Demetriou said all sections of the football community have been shocked by the devastation across so many countries and the loss of many thousands of lives.

"AFL football and our clubs will join the world wide aid effort to the victims in all countries with our response to be announced in the coming days, once all clubs have been consulted".

Broadbridge started his career at Melbourne in 1999 after being recruited from the SANFL. The young South Australian was always destined to play football with his explosive speed and thumping kick.

Two shoulder injuries and a knee injury did not deter Troy from his path and he continued his training to return strongly to have his best year in 2004.

Broadbridge played 40 games for Melbourne and he will be remembered for his tenacity and dedication to the sport he loved so much, his courage in overcoming setbacks, and his generosity of spirit with fellow players.

 

[maccas_no1]

Very sad news, personally my condolances to all concerned, his imediate family, to the supporter's of the MFC and to his dear wife.

RIP Troy Broadbridge

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Though it was expected after all this time, it still hits hard. Once again, condolences to all those hit the hardest. There are no words ....

 

[Johnson#26]

I am lost for words. Just that flat, knocked out feeling...too shocked to cry...

My deepest sympathys to his wife, family and friends. This hurts us all. Just makes me feel sick in the guts reading this. For this reason alone, I hope the Dees can do well in 2005.

One thing that makes me feel sick is reading an article in Inside Football at the start of 2004. A quote from Troy Broadbridge said:

"I've had my fair share of bad luck".


You just don't think of those things happening.

 

[Funkalicous]

Terrible news But I am glad his body was found and can be returned to his family and country. Sadly many others will not have that dignity.

RIP Troy

 

[answerman]

Just want to add my heartfelt condolences to the Broadbridge family and to his new wife.

I can't truly understand their loss, and I hope I never have to go through what they have in this last week.

My prayers and support to them all.

Kindest regards,

Chris

PS

Is there any way as a footy collective we can pass on all these condolences to the Melbourne football club?

 

[topdon]

RIP Troy from all AFL supporters.

My heart goes out to Troy's and Trisha's family at this sad time. At least now they can bring Troy back home and give him a proper send off ... some closure.

 

[raskolnikov]

very sad news ... goes to show you can't take anything in life for granted

 

[sante]

very very sad and shocking news & all condolences go to his family, friends, the MFC and supporters and anyone else

 

[HighRoller]

this is a tragic loss and i just dont know how on earth the players and his family must be dealing with it. My condolences to Troy & his family and all the supporters and friends of Troy.. it is a devastating loss

 

[JuniorBurger]

Sad news. Condolences too his new wife, family and friends. RIP Troy.

 

[whythelongface]

Sad news. Condolences to his wife, family and friends. Codolences to all those familes that have lost loved ones or who are missing at this stage.

 

[Sid]

Absolute tragic news, made even worse by the fact that he was on his honeymoon. There must be so many of these kind of stories around. All the best to his family in the future.

 

[snap-shot]

Very tragic indeed.

(sorry if this has been said) But in my eyes he saved his wife and is a hero. She has not only have to deal with her own injuries but her lost. On whats ment to be a lovely amazing time.

All the best to her.