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Dean Bailey Diagnosed With Cancer

Straight Sets Simon
in Melbourne Demons

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Indefinite leave granted to Bails, he has been diagnosed with cancer.

We look back and I think many realise we made the wrong choice by ever letting him go, he had amazing strengths as a coach.
Past the football though, think I speak for everyone in saying hopefully he gets over it, and recovers 100%.

All the best Dean!

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    I wish him a strong fight against this dreaded disease.

    Dean was the coach of the MFC the day that my father and I got to spend our last game together at the MCG before he passed away. That game was "the" game against Sydney, and it was up there with some of the best football I have seen any team play, let alone our team. While Dean obviously didn't pull on the boots and win the game for us, the fact that he had a team play such an exciting game, and the fact that it will always be the last game I went to with my Dad (who, like many on here, is the reason for my red and blue blood), I will never forget it, and will forever be grateful of Bails' role.

    Fight this thing Bails, and all the best to his family during this process.

    Edited by billy2803

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    Poor guy, having a rough run of things since joining/leaving the dees.

    Best wishes to a good guy.

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    Bugger... Wish him and his family the best.

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    Can't believe this.. this bloke does not deserve this. He is actually a top bloke and someone you could have a beer and a laugh with.

    Terrible news

    All the best Bails!! speedy recovery!

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    That just sucks. Poor guy hasnt had a great year. and now just weeks out before christmas he is hit with this. I hope he can get through it.

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    The amount of stress this bloke has endured has started to take its toll.

    Thanks Mr Anderson.

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    Terrible news. That's two former coaches (ND being the other) that have had to step down from their roles due to health.

    Hope they both get through it. Keep fighting.

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    Poor guy.

    All the best mate

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    Ah come on.

    What? Cancer is directly related to stress.

    The tanking saga reignited by Anderson would've played a huge part on his condition.

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    Terrible news.

    All the best to him and his family with this fight.

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    Dreadful news, I hope he recovers and wish him all the best.

    I hope the MFC make a statement and pass on the best wishes of the club, I'm sure they will.

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    Very sad to hear it. Best wishes to Dean and his family.

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    Lousy news, all the very best for a full recovery Bails.

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    What? Cancer is directly related to stress.

    The tanking saga reignited by Anderson would've played a huge part on his condition.

    sorry mate, you are not entirely correct there, there is no evidence of stress being 'directly' linked to cancer, but stress does cause people to smoke or generally be unhealthy that could cause cancer, but either way, it's terrible news for Bails and his family. the Demon family should all show our support for the man.

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    What? Cancer is directly related to stress.

    The tanking saga reignited by Anderson would've played a huge part on his condition.

    And Genetics, diet, behaviour and environment don't?

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