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Reply #30 - Mar 31^st, 2014 at 9:19pm

John Smith wrote on Mar 31^st, 2014 at 9:17pm:

It's not looking good for McKinnon , it's a pity

http://au.sports.yahoo.com/league/news/article/-/22282116/mckinnon-diagnosed-as-...

Terrible:

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Alex McKinnon is facing life in a wheelchair after reports emerged that the Newcastle back-rower has been diagnosed as a quadriplegic.

The 22-year-old sustained his injuries last Monday when he landed on his neck following a three-man tackle by Melbourne trio Jesse and Kenny Bromwich and Jordan McLean.

In a tragic sequence of events McLean's attempt to lift the former St George Illawarra player went horribly wrong leaving him with injuries that have rocked the game to its foundations.

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Reply #31 - Mar 31^st, 2014 at 9:20pm

Bobby. wrote on Mar 31^st, 2014 at 8:58pm:

True Blue... wrote on Mar 30^th, 2014 at 7:22pm:

some people think that watching one man trying to push two men up three other mens bum holes is entertainment..

then when that gets boring they pick one of the men up and spear his head into the ground...

wow... so exciting... Roll Eyes

We're getting like the Romans -

watching gladiators fight to the death.

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Reply #32 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 5:53am

John Smith wrote on Mar 30^th, 2014 at 7:24pm:

True Blue... wrote on Mar 30^th, 2014 at 7:22pm:

some people think that watching one man trying to push two men up three other mens bum holes is entertainment..

then when that gets boring they pick one of the men up and spear his head into the ground...

wow... so exciting... Roll Eyes

each to their own ... that doesn't mean we ban it just because you don't like it .

no, not just because I don't like it...

that guy was lucky he didn't get killed!

they need rule changes at the least...

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Reply #33 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 9:22am

True Blue... wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 5:53am:

John Smith wrote on Mar 30^th, 2014 at 7:24pm:

True Blue... wrote on Mar 30^th, 2014 at 7:22pm:

some people think that watching one man trying to push two men up three other mens bum holes is entertainment..

then when that gets boring they pick one of the men up and spear his head into the ground...

wow... so exciting... Roll Eyes

each to their own ... that doesn't mean we ban it just because you don't like it .

no, not just because I don't like it...

that guy was lucky he didn't get killed!

they need rule changes at the least...

they should always be looking to improve the rules ... and they do. I'm sure changes will be made after this.

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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 40785 Gender:	Re: Spear tackle Alex McKinnon sickening. Reply #34 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 9:49am All sorts of things have some inherent risk. Many people love playing footie, I don't. I banned my kids from playing it. Riding my bike has some danger to it.
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Reply #35 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 9:21pm

Ya know I hate the schmedia. If you did not, you know now. Last night, I was watching Ch 9 telling us all that Alex was a quadriplegiac. Nah. Just typical schmedia beat up which just adds to my hatred of them.

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"The Club is extremely disappointed in the sensationalised television news story on Monday night about this tragic situation," the statement read.

"One of the most important factors for Alex at this time is hope, which was jeopardised by this report."

Bloody arseholes!

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philperth2010 Moderator Online Australian Politics Posts: 20584 Perth Gender:	Re: Spear tackle Alex McKinnon sickening. Reply #36 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 9:59pm I hope Alex receives the love and support he deserves at this difficult time....I will leave the accusations and blaming to others!!!
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Reply #37 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 10:01pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 9:49am:

All sorts of things have some inherent risk.

Many people love playing footie, I don't.
I banned my kids from playing it.

Riding my bike has some danger to it.

Sounds like control to me.....Children should be free to pursue any sporting endeavours they chose with support from parents not interference IMO!!!

Huh

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Reply #38 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 10:02pm

Aussie wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 9:21pm:

Ya know I hate the schmedia. If you did not, you know now. Last night, I was watching Ch 9 telling us all that Alex was a quadriplegiac. Nah. Just typical schmedia beat up which just adds to my hatred of them.
Bloody arseholes!

Whats your issue? He is a quadreplegic. Or more correctly a tetraplegic which is the same thing. whether or not he will get substantial recovery is the question, thats in the laps of the gods. There are plenty of walking quadriplegics.

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Reply #39 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 10:14pm

philperth2010 wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 10:01pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 9:49am:

All sorts of things have some inherent risk.

Many people love playing footie, I don't.
I banned my kids from playing it.

Riding my bike has some danger to it.

Sounds like control to me.....Children should be free to pursue any sporting endeavours they chose with support from parents not interference IMO!!!

Huh

Control, of course it is control.

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Reply #40 - Apr 1^st, 2014 at 10:37pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 10:14pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 10:01pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 9:49am:

All sorts of things have some inherent risk.

Many people love playing footie, I don't.
I banned my kids from playing it.

Riding my bike has some danger to it.

Sounds like control to me.....Children should be free to pursue any sporting endeavours they chose with support from parents not interference IMO!!!

Huh

Control, of course it is control.

Are you Tony Abbott Sprint.....That would explain why you would not let your daughters play football???

Wink

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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 107429 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Spear tackle Alex McKinnon sickening. Reply #41 - Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:05pm Latest news ABC 24 Jordan McLean has been found guilty of a dangerous tackle.
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Reply #42 - Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:08pm

Bobby. wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:05pm:

Latest news ABC 24

Jordan McLean has been found guilty of a dangerous tackle.

Yes he has. I've watched that tackle over and over many times now. If Alex does not duck his head into contact with the ground......we would not be having this discussion. I hope the Storm dude walks free in recognition of that indisputable fact. If Alex holds his head up (or more relevantly.....does not duck it down) and uses his free left arm to assist landing, all would be well.

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Reply #43 - Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:53pm

Aussie wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:08pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:05pm:

Latest news ABC 24

Jordan McLean has been found guilty of a dangerous tackle.

Yes he has. I've watched that tackle over and over many times now. If Alex does not duck his into contact with the ground......we would not be having this discussion. I hope the Storm dude walks free in recognition of that indisputable fact. If Alex holds his head up (or more relevantly.....does not duck it down) and uses his free left arm to assist landing, all would be well.

You have a point -
I suppose it's like Judo - which I learnt for a while when I was a kid -
they teach you how to land safely from a throw.

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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 107429 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Spear tackle Alex McKinnon sickening. Reply #44 - Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 8:01pm Latest news ABC 24 : Jordan McLean suspended for 7 games.
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