Sean Wight

[Range Rover 1,935]

Poor pre-season or not, if our senior players show half as much commitment and passion as this bloke did when he was running around, we'll win more than we lose this year.

Get well soon Sean ...

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,780]

I remember a wet day at the MCG against St Kilda. Sean Wight was on Lockett, and running off him, giving him a bath.

St Kilda rallied in the last quarter, largely because Sean was taken out , I thought unfairly, by Lockett. The incident went like this, as I remember it. Wight played in front of Lockett all day. During the last quarter , Sean stood in "the hole" at vabout CHB, where an errant St Kilda kick landed in Sean's outstretched arms. Lockett ran from behind and decided to "make him pay", by absolutely crashing his back(no 50m., no report)He had to go off, then Lockett kicked 3 or 4 winning goals.

Sean had the rare combination of brilliance, plus absolute courage.

How I hope that courage helps in fighting this disease. If it does, he'll beat it.

[H_T 3,043]

One of my favourites from the old days. Good luck Sean. Our thoughts are with you.

And one of mine too. All the best Sean.

[Range Rover 1,935]

I remember a wet day at the MCG against St Kilda. Sean Wight was on Lockett, and running off him, giving him a bath.

St Kilda rallied in the last quarter, largely because Sean was taken out , I thought unfairly, by Lockett. The incident went like this, as I remember it. Wight played in front of Lockett all day. During the last quarter , Sean stood in "the hole" at vabout CHB, where an errant St Kilda kick landed in Sean's outstretched arms. Lockett ran from behind and decided to "make him pay", by absolutely crashing his back(no 50m., no report)He had to go off, then Lockett kicked 3 or 4 winning goals.

Sean had the rare combination of brilliance, plus absolute courage.

How I hope that courage helps in fighting this disease. If it does, he'll beat it.

The 'hole' about 17 metres in front of Lockett was the most dangerous place in the world at one time.

Any man who stood there should have been awarded a purple heart.

[Still Waiting 94]

This Scotrish Champ was a vastly underrated player and to play on simple gorillas such as Lockett and do extrememly well was testament to his character, developed ability and poise.

From an old ex full back to a slightly younger ex fullback, fight with all your guille and strength of mind.

Put your whole living focus into this battle and never lose sight of the goal. Take some inspiration from our Jimmy and a lot of support from all of us on here, that marveled at your own fantastic career.

If our current list needs just a touch more incentive then they should take note of the way you two ex champs made it in one of the great sporting challenges. To be a top player in such a foreign sport takes a magnificent effort and both Jimmy and Sean have this aspect, in spades.

Good luck Sean and continued strength Jimma!

[jayceebee31 760]

Terrible terrible news.

I loved the original "Irish" even though he wasn't Irish.

Loved the way he played and sickened by the news.

Sat with him at the AGM last year- a delightful man. Truly second the words of R.R.)Terrible terrible news.

Edited March 13, 2011 by jayceebee31

[Robbie57 2,020]

All those years ago he was one of the players who gave me hope for the dees.

Great Fighter. If anyone can best this situation its him.

Best wishes Sean.

[Blind_turn 36]

Best wishes Sean,

An absolute champion player, I'm sure the great courage you showed on the footy field will allow you to beat your current health problems.

All the Melbourne family are with you.

[hardtack 10,537]

That brief period when we had all three of Sean Wight, "Strawbs" O'Dwyer and Jimma going around at the same time, is, apart from our grand final winning years, one of my most fondly remembered; and Sean Wight was my most admired player at that time... unbelievable ball handling skills and an uncanny knack for extracting himself from tight spots Houdini style.

I have no doubt he will extract himself from his current "tight spot" just as brilliantly!

Edited March 14, 2011 by hardtack