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AFL player and coach Danny Frawley
The full life, troubled mind and untimely death of AFL icon Danny Frawley.
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Anita Frawley has released the following statement on the passing of Danny, plus details of his memorial service to be held this Wednesday.
On Monday, the love of my life was tragically taken from my girls and I.
Many have speculated on the cause and lead up to this tragedy. Danny, as a champion of mental health would want me to continue his legacy and be open with the public of the events leading up to this heartbreak.
While the circumstances of the event are unconfirmed and will remain uncertain until the investigations are complete, it was true that Danny’s mental health had deteriorated in recent weeks.
As is widely known, Danny had experienced and lived with depression dating back a number of years. But to his credit, he had put up his hand and accepted psychiatric treatment, counselling and medication. He recovered and returned to being the Danny of old.
The road leading up to last Monday’s events began 8 months ago when Danny made the decision to take himself off his prescribed medication. At this point Danny felt invincible, like the true competitor and proud man that he was; he felt that he had beaten the disease. In fact, he felt bullet proof, which contributed to his decision to remove himself from his support network including his psychiatric care and not continuing to work with his team of mental health professionals.
The reason I am making this public is that I want this to be a reminder to all those grappling with mental health conditions and to those whom have made progress with their wellbeing that you should always seek help from professionals when considering making decisions surrounding your mental health, even when you feel as though you have fully recovered.
Our final memory of Danny is one we will cherish forever, a night spent sitting around our family table, playing board games and laughing on his 56th birthday. He will never be forgotten and will forever be in our hearts.
I would like to leave everyone with this quote from Danny, “manning up in the past was to suffer in silence, manning up now is to put your hand up.”
On Monday, the love of my life was tragically taken from my girls and I.
Many have speculated on the cause and lead up to this tragedy. Danny, as a champion of mental health would want me to continue his legacy and be open with the public of the events leading up to this heartbreak.
While the circumstances of the event are unconfirmed and will remain uncertain until the investigations are complete, it was true that Danny’s mental health had deteriorated in recent weeks.
As is widely known, Danny had experienced and lived with depression dating back a number of years. But to his credit, he had put up his hand and accepted psychiatric treatment, counselling and medication. He recovered and returned to being the Danny of old.
The road leading up to last Monday’s events began 8 months ago when Danny made the decision to take himself off his prescribed medication. At this point Danny felt invincible, like the true competitor and proud man that he was; he felt that he had beaten the disease. In fact, he felt bullet proof, which contributed to his decision to remove himself from his support network including his psychiatric care and not continuing to work with his team of mental health professionals.
The reason I am making this public is that I want this to be a reminder to all those grappling with mental health conditions and to those whom have made progress with their wellbeing that you should always seek help from professionals when considering making decisions surrounding your mental health, even when you feel as though you have fully recovered.
Our final memory of Danny is one we will cherish forever, a night spent sitting around our family table, playing board games and laughing on his 56th birthday. He will never be forgotten and will forever be in our hearts.
I would like to leave everyone with this quote from Danny, “manning up in the past was to suffer in silence, manning up now is to put your hand up.”
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That’s such a familiar story unfortunately, I’ve seen it way too often people stop taking medication because they think they’re in a good spot again only for it to turn real bad.
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I commend her for her honesty and continuing Danny's legacy with shining a light on these issues. Hopefully, this puts an end to the putrid finger pointing in this thread as the attacks by some posters have been terrible.
Stopped seeing his doctors and took himself off medication.
If he indeed did that without their agreement, it’s a very dangerous decision that in this case, may well have proven fatal.
If he indeed did that without their agreement, it’s a very dangerous decision that in this case, may well have proven fatal.
Wednesday, 3pm at Linton St Oval
Moorabbin memorial for Frawley
St Kilda supporters, football lovers and members of the public will be welcomed to RSEA Park, Moorabbin on Wednesday afternoon to say goodbye to Danny Frawley.
Thousands of St Kilda supporters, football lovers and members of the public will be welcomed to RSEA Park, Moorabbin on Wednesday afternoon to say goodbye to St Kilda champion Danny Frawley.
Giant screens will live-stream a private funeral service which is being conducted at the Moorabbin Town Hall from 3pm.
Parking in the vicinity of RSEA Park will be extremely limited, so attendees are encouraged to travel via public transport.
Those attending are also encouraged to bring a picnic blanket as the screens will be positioned on the playing surface.
Once the private funeral service has concluded, Frawley’s hearse will make its way to RSEA Park to complete a lap of honour.
At the request of the family, attendees are encouraged to make a donation to Beyond Blue rather than paying their respects through flowers and cards.
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Wed 3pm at Linton St Oval
Moorabbin memorial for Frawley
St Kilda supporters, football lovers and members of the public will be welcomed to RSEA Park, Moorabbin on Wednesday afternoon to say goodbye to Danny Frawley.www.saints.com.au
Thousands of St Kilda supporters, football lovers and members of the public will be welcomed to RSEA Park, Moorabbin on Wednesday afternoon to say goodbye to St Kilda champion Danny Frawley.
Giant screens will live-stream a private funeral service which is being conducted at the Moorabbin Town Hall from 3pm.
Parking in the vicinity of RSEA Park will be extremely limited, so attendees are encouraged to travel via public transport.
Those attending are also encouraged to bring a picnic blanket as the screens will be positioned on the playing surface.
Once the private funeral service has concluded, Frawley’s hearse will make its way to RSEA Park to complete a lap of honour.
At the request of the family, attendees are encouraged to make a donation to Beyond Blue rather than paying their respects through flowers and cards.
Cheers. Will make an effort to get there.
I know this may sound a bit cold but Anita's clarification of Danny's recent events which lead to his decline in mental health have eased my mind a bit. As someone who has suffered over recent years Danny's death had a fair impact on me. To see a high profile advocate for mental illness suffer such a dramatic demise was both shocking and disheartening. It made me feel like even with treatment the illness can still be so overwhelming for even the strongest mind. I just wish Danny had been able to recommence treatment in time. I met Danny twice in a professional context. He was one of the nice guys. Such a shame.
Do u know if this is still available online?
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Yes they’ve podcasted it.
SPECIAL: The Saturday Rub pays Tribute to Danny Frawley - Triple M Footy AFL
The iconic Saturday Rub team of JB, BT, Wolf and Purple have reunited to pay tribute to their great mate, Danny 'Spud' Frawley
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Doesnt sound cold at all and i think that was the intent of Anita's statement.
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In fact it may save lives if it makes someone who may be thinking along the same lines to step back.
My heart goes out to Anita and her three beautiful daughters that video tribute from them was heart breaking to watch 
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Was tough to watch. Some great stories and heartfelt speeches. Personally fount it a bit disappointing that Campbell tried to incorporate the 'let Toby play' discussion into his speech but maybe that was just me.
The yarn about a fan giving him coaching advice at the urinal at half time and then Spud implementing said advice was golden.
The yarn about a fan giving him coaching advice at the urinal at half time and then Spud implementing said advice was golden.
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It was really tacky, he will regret it one day you would think
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I agree with the Let Toby play line. Not the time nor place to bring up that, and l thought it was poor taste. I know really hope the appeals board don't lift his ban, and we absolutely smash them!
On the funeral, it was a well deserved send off for a terrific human being. Going by the stories, he always put others before him, which is the mark of a beautiful soul. So sad how he ended his life so young, but now he is at peace. I thought the speech by Schwass was absolutely beautiful.
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Nah I think it's exactly the sort of thing Spud would have laughed his arse off about. It was clearly said in jest.
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Yeah I knew that would be the other side of the argument, I just found it cheap and unnecessary. Agree it was said in jest but I do think there was a small element of it that intended to put pressure on Gil and the AFL.
