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Garry Lyon returns from bout with depression.

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I'm assuming it will be with Channel 7.

Can't see him going back to his old role.

Of zero interest to me. Have not missed his presence on the screen. Not a great contributor to the club after retirement. Meh.

 
9 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Of zero interest to me. Have not missed his presence on the screen. Not a great contributor to the club after retirement. Meh.

What contributions are you expecting .. Plenty of premiership players in the media who are not involved with their former clubs.. The club engaged with him to help when it was a busket case which represents were the club was that you can't take a band aid approach ..


As long as he doesn't advise the MFC on anything  to do with football who gives a toss what he does?

Previous Media light weight, fluff presenter of a low IQ show 

14 minutes ago, Hogan2014 said:

What contributions are you expecting .. Plenty of premiership players in the media who are not involved with their former clubs.. The club engaged with him to help when it was a busket case which represents were the club was that you can't take a band aid approach ..

Not expecting anything. Just explaining why what he does is of no interest to me.

wow you would think a former captain and great player of our club would get some respect

I personally wish him a quick recovery and hope he makes it back to work

 

Depression is a massive issue for men in this country and it's only getting worse. Some of the attitudes shown here are why.

 

One of the best, if not the best special comments men in the business, and a demon champion. Great to hear he's on the road back!


1 hour ago, Steve13 said:

If Wayne Carey deserves a second chance then so does Gaz

wow... Gaz has got nothing on what the duck did.

Welcome back GL.

1 hour ago, DubDee said:

wow you would think a former captain and great player of our club would get some respect

I personally wish him a quick recovery and hope he makes it back to work

Could not agree more DD.

The guy has been suffering a debilitating health problem.

He is not a murderer.

Good luck for the future Gary. 

1 hour ago, stuie said:

Depression is a massive issue for men in this country and it's only getting worse. Some of the attitudes shown here are why.

 

 

Yeah there are a few around here who don't get it. I wrote a post a while back in response to a poster who didn't get it, and it was well liked by a lot of demonlanders, I think most of this community is actually in the right place regarding this issue, with only a few stragglers:

 

 

I disagree that it's getting worse. My experience as been that overall, society's getting better at it. A few loud voices on some internet forums does not a majority make.

Just look at this thread. No one's having a go at Lyon because of his condition, just some non-favourable remarks mostly to do with his media performance.

 

Edit: just saw in that Mitch Clark thread that you responded to my post back then Stuie! I probably didn't need to relink.

Criminally underrated around here. Good luck Garry, in whatever you do going forward.

PS. It would be good if people could get his name right - it's not like he was only at the club for five minutes.

2 minutes ago, Choke said:

 

Yeah there are a few around here who don't get it. I wrote a post a while back in response to a poster who didn't get it, and it was well liked by a lot of demonlanders, I think most of this community is actually in the right place regarding this issue, with only a few stragglers:

 

 

I disagree that it's getting worse. My experience as been that overall, society's getting better at it. A few loud voices on some internet forums does not a majority make.

Just look at this thread. No one's having a go at Lyon because of his condition, just some non-favourable remarks mostly to do with his media performance.

Yeah good point, the awareness is probably getting better and in turn it just highlights the few stragglers as they stand out more.

 


2 hours ago, Steve13 said:

If Wayne Carey deserves a second chance then so does Gaz

What did Garry actually do that he deserves a second chance from us for? His family and the Brownless family are the only ones who would need to give him a second chance.

Who says Wayne deserves a second chance as well, he got one but I am not sure he deserved it.

Hopefully he goes back working for something with a little more credibility than The Footy Show. Best of luck with getting back out there Gaz.

36 minutes ago, Choke said:

 

Yeah there are a few around here who don't get it. I wrote a post a while back in response to a poster who didn't get it, and it was well liked by a lot of demonlanders, I think most of this community is actually in the right place regarding this issue, with only a few stragglers:

 

 

I disagree that it's getting worse. My experience as been that overall, society's getting better at it. A few loud voices on some internet forums does not a majority make.

Just look at this thread. No one's having a go at Lyon because of his condition, just some non-favourable remarks mostly to do with his media performance.

 

Edit: just saw in that Mitch Clark thread that you responded to my post back then Stuie! I probably didn't need to relink.

I'm producing a series on men's depression. 1 in 8 men will suffer from depression and 1 in 5 men will experience anxiety at some point in their lives. Depression is the leading cause of death in men under 54 in Australia. Massive issue and we need to talk about it.


Personally not a wrap for him or his media work.

It's interesting to see the differing views, some seeing him as a good media man and footy analyst.

I thought he was more than a good player, probably just short of being a champion but don't rate his analysis at all myself.

Hope he gets back to doing what he loves. 

I believe however, there is an significant underlining difference from people suffering from depression and people choosing an action which ultimately leads to a state of depression (which had a massive consequence of said action) 

There are many people out there (some I know) who suffer from depression for no real reason. They have a great job, great family but they haven't done anything which ultimately lead to depression. They just mentally suffer from it and no matter how their life pans out (good or bad) they will always suffer from it. These people can win the lottery and be living on the Bahamas with a gorgeous model by their side and still be suffering from depression (mental illness).

Then, there are those who choose to act in a way they know will look bad if it gets out, they know the consequence of this action will cause an overwhelming stir, they know they will be in the spotlight if they get caught. I'm not saying these type of people don't deserve to be recognised as being sufferers from depression. In fact, I think it's harder for them as they have to deal with the spotlight, fall out of friends, families and a reputation being turmoiled right in front of their eyes. In summary though, there is a big difference in those to choose to act in a manner, and those that simply suffer from it regardless of the action.

All the best Gary. 

 

Gaz has been sorely missed in the media and it will be great having him back Talking footy. Will declare that i know him well and it that has been a tough year for him, but he is doing well. 

 
1 hour ago, worldwideweb_demon said:

What's the name of the kids footy quiz show he used to host? Used to love watching that every weekend growing up. Maybe he should go back to that. Go Dees!

VFL/AFL Squadron.

Great of the club. Hope his condition is improving.

But I don't give a [censored] whether or not he gets back into the footy media. There are few in the media I pay attention to, and he's not one of them.


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