The tragic downfall of Liam Jurrah

[ThreeOneSix 954]

it's just very, very sad.

What will be sad, is if he kills someone.

[Moonshadow 17,675]

What will be sad, is if he kills someone.

What would be good is if you stopped posting cheap, snapshot headlines on the topic.

[ThreeOneSix 954]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/former-afl-star-liam-jurrah-banned-from-driving-for-two-years/story-e6frf7jo-1226637057195

Just an update on Demonlands favorite son.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/former-afl-star-liam-jurrah-banned-from-driving-for-two-years/story-e6frf7jo-1226637057195

Just an update on Demonlands favorite son.

I'm not posting a word about him, not a gif, not a youtube video, not anything.

All i feel is sadness.

*sigh*.

Thats all from me about this.

Edited May 7, 2013 by The Song Formerly Known As

[Redleg 40,856]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/former-afl-star-liam-jurrah-banned-from-driving-for-two-years/story-e6frf7jo-1226637057195

Just an update on Demonlands favorite son.

Feel very sorry for Liam, his life is unravelling.

One interesting admission from his Lawyer, that his drinking started late last year. That would be after the time he left us. It gives lie, to the statement that he began drinking while a Melbourne player. Just another Melbourne bashing media mistruth that has been put to bed.

[Whispering_Jack 29,814]

Feel very sorry for Liam, his life is unravelling.

One interesting admission from his Lawyer, that his drinking started late last year. That would be after the time he left us. It gives lie, to the statement that he began drinking while a Melbourne player. Just another Melbourne bashing media mistruth that has been put to bed.

Problem is the media have moved on an there's nobody to issue an apology for the slur and nobody cares anyway.

Worse still. The man who once could have set an example for the young of his community is looking more and more lost every day.

[Suzanna 72]

It is such a shame that that wonderful talent is going to waste, and that he has lost the opportunity to get himself and his family out of what is clearly a toxic situation. Although I would love for the 'old' Liam Jurrah to be playing for us again, I would be happy to see him play for ANY team, just so that the wonderful talent we enjoyed so much was being used.

[Grapeviney 9,712]

I think it's interesting that Jurrah's sitting in jail waiting for his next trial, as - if I remember correctly - he didn't even apply for bail, decided instead to remain in custody.

Did he think his bid for bail would be unsuccessful? Or did he make a conscious decision to stay behind bars, away from trouble?

Whatever the case, it's hard to believe that someone who seemed set for stardom has fallen so far.

[bing181 9,196]

Whatever the case, it's hard to believe that someone who seemed set for stardom has fallen so far.

But also shows what an achievement it was to get where he did, albeit for a comparatively short time.

Tragic, though perhaps the greater tragedy is the number of Liam Jurrah's out there who we'll never even know about - except as unfortunate statistics.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Just hope he finds the inner strength to turn it all around, an even greater story imo.

[bing181 9,196]

Update on the assault charges. Pleased guilty, and will be in jail till the end of July, but some interesting/positive news in there in regards to his community in Yuendumu, as well as steps he seems to be taking to overcome his various issues. Hope he gets to the other side of all this, and finds some peace (at least).

http://www.alicespringsnews.com.au/2013/06/13/jurrah-pleads-guilty-to-assault-gets-six-months/

[Fitz Fitzpatrick 886]

Whats with all the sympathy for this guy??? I understand the whole innocent till proven guilty feelings from the earlier court case but the guy has just been convicted of hitting a WOMAN in the face. He is a criminal and should be doing every bit of that time. So sick of the bleeding hearts in this country. You want to stay out of jail?.... well then DONT assault people. pretty bloody easy.

[What 18,810]

Whats with all the sympathy for this guy??? I understand the whole innocent till proven guilty feelings from the earlier court case but the guy has just been convicted of hitting a WOMAN in the face. He is a criminal and should be doing every bit of that time. So sick of the bleeding hearts in this country. You want to stay out of jail?.... well then DONT assault people. pretty bloody easy.

No sympathy here

the guy is scum

[praha 11,236]

Update on the assault charges. Pleased guilty, and will be in jail till the end of July, but some interesting/positive news in there in regards to his community in Yuendumu, as well as steps he seems to be taking to overcome his various issues. Hope he gets to the other side of all this, and finds some peace (at least).

http://www.alicespringsnews.com.au/2013/06/13/jurrah-pleads-guilty-to-assault-gets-six-months/

Why am I supposed to feel sorry for him? Because he's indigenous?

I'm sick of people in this country victimising minorities.

Rather than bundle him as just another indigenous, why not judge him as an individual? A guy that bashed a woman? If he were white you'd have condemned him.

That guy's a criminal. I am embarrassed he ever pulled on a Melbourne jumper.

[ding 5,126]

Yeah he certainly turned out to be quite the scumbag.

Cant for the life of me think of a valid reason to punch a woman in the face, although i am sure we will hear from a few on this site who attempt to make excuses for him.

Hope he enjoys his stay inside and makes some friends as he may well be back if he continues to hit the grog.

[Biffen 12,940]

Why am I supposed to feel sorry for him? Because he's indigenous?

I'm sick of people in this country victimising minorities.

Rather than bundle him as just another indigenous, why not judge him as an individual? A guy that bashed a woman? If he were white you'd have condemned him.

That guy's a criminal. I am embarrassed he ever pulled on a Melbourne jumper.

But a girl threw a rock at his car.

If it was a Lebanese thing she would be dead. .

[Kenny Powers 90]

Whats with all the sympathy for this guy??? I understand the whole innocent till proven guilty feelings from the earlier court case but the guy has just been convicted of hitting a WOMAN in the face. He is a criminal and should be doing every bit of that time. So sick of the bleeding hearts in this country. You want to stay out of jail?.... well then DONT assault people. pretty bloody easy.

Couldn't agree more, imagine, for example, if Fevola was up for the same charges, you would all be absolutely hating him. Yes it's a shame however you make your own bed

[Kenny Powers 90]

Why am I supposed to feel sorry for him? Because he's indigenous?

I'm sick of people in this country victimising minorities.

Rather than bundle him as just another indigenous, why not judge him as an individual? A guy that bashed a woman? If he were white you'd have condemned him.

That guy's a criminal. I am embarrassed he ever pulled on a Melbourne jumper.

Well said, couldn't agree more.

[mauriesy 7,262]

You don't have to feel sorry for him but you can still think it's tragic. He had the whole world in front of him, and it's mostly all gone.

[mjt 640]

You don't have to feel sorry for him but you can still think it's tragic. He had the whole world in front of him, and it's mostly all gone.

No it's not, all that matters in life is your health, 3 months jail will probably do him the world of good, when he's realesed the rest is up to him.

[Strafford 182]

I think you can both consider his decline tragic, but at the same time abhor his recent actions.

[Return to Glory 8,412]

I'm reminded of the Graham Greene quote (from memory), "there's no such thing as black and white, there are only shades of grey" and it feels apt here. It's easy to make a judgement from afar in terms of where you think things are at for Liam and what occurred but almost certainly he is neither completely innocent or completely guilty. Regardless, how we react depends of our own circumstances which surely must be immensely different from his.

[Kenny Powers 90]

I'm reminded of the Graham Greene quote (from memory), "there's no such thing as black and white, there are only shades of grey" and it feels apt here. It's easy to make a judgement from afar in terms of where you think things are at for Liam and what occurred but almost certainly he is neither completely innocent or completely guilty. Regardless, how we react depends of our own circumstances which surely must be immensely different from his.

you would make a great politican. You say say little yet so much at the same time. Doesn't it hurt sitting on the fence so much?

[Blinkybill 276]

I'm reminded of the Graham Greene quote (from memory), "there's no such thing as black and white, there are only shades of grey" and it feels apt here. It's easy to make a judgement from afar in terms of where you think things are at for Liam and what occurred but almost certainly he is neither completely innocent or completely guilty. Regardless, how we react depends of our own circumstances which surely must be immensely different from his.

Yes, I understand your point, but you don't have to walk in someone's shoes to pass judgement on him. Regardless of his upbringing, culture, the pressure on him and provocation, his behaviour simply can't be excused.

I met his family on his debut at the G, and he held out a beacon of hope for a pretty hopeless community. He wasn't up to it, unfortunately.

[Return to Glory 8,412]

you would make a great politican. You say say little yet so much at the same time. Doesn't it hurt sitting on the fence so much?

It hurts a little.

Dee, what I'm saying is that none of us can truly know where things are at for Liam, how much he's his own worst enemy and how much he is a victim of his circumstance. Better?