3 hours ago, Choke said:

"He was checking last week and found a lump, which prompted him to seek medical attention. "

Before anyone jumps down my throat, I feel a small amount of humour is warranted.

I also found a lump on my [censored] a few years back, while.. uh... 'checking'...

Mine was benign fortunately. Scared the [censored] out of me though.

Best of luck Jesse.

 

I like these stories about how people came up with their username.

Great to hear the surgery went well. Note that the cancer was removed from the [censored]. My guess - Jesse will be back playing in no time.

Brayshaw concussion

Lewis suspension 

Gawn hamstring

Hogan suspension, fathers passing away, testicular cancer

The gods are throwing all the obstacles at us this year.

But the group is strong. We will support our players and overcome adversity.

Puts the Adelaide performance in a new light considering the players were told on Friday.  Those brutal Weideman tackles look like they were executed with his mate Jesse in mind.

Also cant help but shake my head at the irony that it was Sam Rowe who Jesse whacked in Round 2 when he was suspended.

All the best Jesse, cant wait to see you back out on the G sometime after the bye, dominating in our charge to the finals.

19 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Brayshaw concussion

Lewis suspension 

Gawn hamstring

Hogan suspension, fathers passing away, testicular cancer

The gods are throwing all the obstacles at us this year.

But the group is strong. We will support our players and overcome adversity.

Indeed. Sounds like the obstacles faced/overcome by the Bulldogs last season!!!

2 hours ago, Deeoldfart said:

I've now seen all of today's pressers, and a number of media commentaries about Jesse's situation.  They reinforce what we already knew, and that is that we support a great football club.  Their professionalism in handling the situation has been of the highest order, and we know that their support for Jesse and his family will be unstinting. I'm very, very proud to be a tiny part of the 'family'.  Get well quick Jesse!

I know I've said this couple of times recently but was at an event with Mahons and PJ speaking approx a month ago and PJ just highlighted again and again his main role early doors was to get quality people in the door. (Paraphrasing) "a footy clubs only real asset is its people, it needs quality, committed people for it to be a success."

All he did was look to find the assets to drive our culture and to develop long term sustained success. Even though it is not a great time for Hoges the culture of people now at our club is shining through often.

49 minutes ago, Pates said:

I know it's been said a lot that it has a very high survival rate but I thought I'd also share a family friend had it as well and not only survived but had children afterwards. 

Similar story here Pates. A work colleague had testicular cancer 20 years ago. He was left a bit lopsided but now has 3 teenage kids. 

I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.

Lewis mentioned on afl360 that viney mentioned hogan before they ran out, said something like we have a mate at home hurting so need to dig deep, they certainly played that way challenge now is to back it up 

A great reminder for all you man out there to check yourselves and seek medical advice if in any doubt!

Trust me, getting your balls checked by a doctor is a lot less invasive than the [censored] us women have to do in order to get tested for cancers, some of which can't get detected until it's too late anyway. 

Go get checked and save your life!

Thoughts and prayers are with Jesse and his family. Take all the time you need mate, and come back when you are ready.

The Demonland biological censor test: [censored], semen, scrotum, penis, spermatozoon, anus, rectum, clitoris, [censored], labia majora, breasts, areola

Why is [censored] banned but not penis?

Edited May 16, 20178 yr by Skuit

i want to know what both [censored] are now!

 

 

Great news. Operation went very well. Now let's all visualise positive stuff and see a happy n healthy Jesse returning and kicking a bag of goals!!

https://www.triplem.com.au/shows/the-hot-breakfast/content/jesse-hogan-s-operation-went-extremely-well#.WRqmk13nsvs.facebook

 

 

 

Edited May 16, 20178 yr by Lord Ivanhoe

34 minutes ago, Skuit said:

The Demonland biological censor test: [censored], semen, scrotum, penis, spermatozoon, anus, rectum, clitoris, [censored], labia majora, breasts, areola

Why is [censored] banned but not penis?

Gold!

 

15 hours ago, Chris said:

Read somewhere that the players were told on Friday. I was wondering the same thing. Hopefully it keeps up!

 

12 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

A bit more on the behind the scenes: http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/melbourne-forward-jesse-hogan-diagnosed-with-testicular-cancer/news-story/355c4b600b5293f0a8140ada716fbbb4

Mahoney's comments on Jesse:

“... what we’re seeing is a young 22-year-old mature before our eyes,” ... “The way he’s handled the death of his father, returned to the club and the way he handled himself that week was a tremendous effort. ... “All we can do as a club at the moment is offer support and help him and his family through this. ...“We’re confident from what we’ve seen already he’s going to bounce back out of this. He’s a very resilient character.”

Mahoney's comments on team mates: 

“You can imagine how emotional they were about the situation that Jesse’s going through,”  ... “For them to perform the way they did on the weekend was all they could do. They said all they could do for Jesse was play the best they can. They’ve been tremendous with him ever since. ... “It’s inspiring what Jesse has been through this year to still perform and still be around the club. It’s one of those ones that when he does get back, everyone will rally around him and look forward to him getting back to playing.”

Moving comments. 

 

 

I'm amazed that the players were told on Friday and there were absolutely no leaks until the story was released today. That's a seriously strong football club. Particularly when you think about all the players who did media interviews immediately after the match and who could have easily slipped up and accidentally mentioned it. I had my doubts about Viney as captain when it was first announced, partly because of my concern about his public speaking skills. I am much more confident now about him.   

2 hours ago, Lord Ivanhoe said:

 

Great news. Operation went very well. Now let's all visualise positive stuff and see a happy n healthy Jesse returning and kicking a bag of goals!!

https://www.triplem.com.au/shows/the-hot-breakfast/content/jesse-hogan-s-operation-went-extremely-well#.WRqmk13nsvs.facebook

 

 

 

Wouldn't be surprised to see him back in 6-8 weeks considering no chemo required.

I think getting back into the routine will help him. 

5 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I'm amazed that the players were told on Friday and there were absolutely no leaks until the story was released today. That's a seriously strong football club. Particularly when you think about all the players who did media interviews immediately after the match and who could have easily slipped up and accidentally mentioned it. I had my doubts about Viney as captain when it was first announced, partly because of my concern about his public speaking skills. I am much more confident now about him.   

I was also amazed as a lot of people at the club and maybe their families would have known over the weekend and no leaks - as you say a strong club.

And like you, Viney has gone up in my estimation and his position as captain, especially after I read this article http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/jordan-lewis-has-revealed-how-melbourne-responded-to-news-of-jesse-hogans-cancer/news-story/6e4082d3609c47e08756c4f1d47ab41e

According to Jordan Lewis, It was Viney who revved up the guys as they were about to play and said "...to just go out and enjoy it. You know, play hard. One of our own is at home who is sick, who would love to be out here so take the opportunity and enjoy it. ... It was certainly mentioned going into the game that one of ours was hurting at home so if you’re going through a tough time tonight, dig deep.”

Inspirational by the young captain.  He led from the front in every way.  And the team delivered for him and for Jesse.  Equally inspirational. 

Edited May 16, 20178 yr by Lucifer's Hero

I suspect a fair few people knew - even some on here - but that everyone respectfully kept the details out of the media/gossip columns. Till that purple pissant came along.

Edited May 16, 20178 yr by Skuit

Provided all of the information released is correct, my son (a surgeon) and my wife (a GP) both believe that he might be right to go sooner rather than later given his strength and physical fitness. He should only need some antibiotic to prevent infection, general pain meds to cope with the discomfort and a few days off his feet. My son admires Jesse's maturity and common sense in seeking out the doctor immediately and said 95% of young men, particularly young athletes, would have said "she'll be right" and waited until things got worse.  

7 minutes ago, ProperDee said:

Provided all of the information released is correct, my son (a surgeon) and my wife (a GP) both believe that he might be right to go sooner rather than later given his strength and physical fitness. He should only need some antibiotic to prevent infection, general pain meds to cope with the discomfort and a few days off his feet. My son admires Jesse's maturity and common sense in seeking out the doctor immediately and said 95% of young men, particularly young athletes, would have said "she'll be right" and waited until things got worse.  

This is what I was told also. Could well be back in a couple weeks. Club doing the right thing and giving him some working space with public expectation (and I'm sure all the genuine time he needs).

11 minutes ago, ProperDee said:

Provided all of the information released is correct, my son (a surgeon) and my wife (a GP) both believe that he might be right to go sooner rather than later given his strength and physical fitness. He should only need some antibiotic to prevent infection, general pain meds to cope with the discomfort and a few days off his feet. My son admires Jesse's maturity and common sense in seeking out the doctor immediately and said 95% of young men, particularly young athletes, would have said "she'll be right" and waited until things got worse.  

True thing. When I chatted with Jesse's dad two years ago, the main issue they had with Jesse as a kid was trying to stop him burning himself out with all his training and physical preparation. After school he would apparently go for a surf, go to training then do a gym session and an extra run. He lived for footy, and the more he trained the happier he was, sometimes to his physical detriment. Much like Jack Viney at school/underage footy, his dad also had to coach him in not hurting people with his physicality. I suspect we'll find that footy IS life for Jesse, and his idea of the best psychological/emotional and physical recovery will be to get back out there as soon as he can. 

8 hours ago, Skuit said:

The Demonland biological censor test: [censored], semen, scrotum, penis, spermatozoon, anus, rectum, clitoris, [censored], labia majora, breasts, areola

Why is [censored] banned but not penis?

Tea bag?

37 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Tea bag?

You're in the right ball-park.

2 hours ago, Skuit said:

I suspect a fair few people knew - even some on here - but that everyone respectfully kept the details out of the media/gossip columns. Till that purple pissant came along.

That Purple pissant released the news with full knowledge and approval from all involved. He isn't a bad guy here, he is simply the first to release the news (with full permission to do so). Purple is also fed his news directly from the AFL, other journos get theirs from other sources. If you are wondering who is aligned where just look through the articles from the doping saga, it is clear as day who pays the bills. 

10 hours ago, Skuit said:

The Demonland biological censor test: [censored], semen, scrotum, penis, spermatozoon, anus, rectum, clitoris, [censored], labia majora, breasts, areola

Why is [censored] banned but not penis?

apricots is censored, wow, next it will be bananas