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The Paddy McCartin Thread

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On 2/12/2021 at 11:26 PM, layzie said:

While it sounds a lot less silly than 6 months ago I'd still think it's not quite worth the punt. The point is though we are probably going to need cover at some point.

I would like to have him on the list after all he was taken at No1. However he is risky and a risk on himself. The head is delicate and having concussion several times and being knocked out is not a place for him on a footy ground. The effects are there for reminder and the risk is high.

He can play local football and the risk is still there and no different.  A collision is a collision and a high contact could and possibly  have ramifications.  No ! life is precious  and his health is more important. 

 

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    1 hour ago, nosoupforme said:

    I would like to have him on the list after all he was taken at No1. However he is risky and a risk on himself. The head is delicate and having concussion several times and being knocked out is not a place for him on a footy ground. The effects are there for reminder and the risk is high.

    He can play local football and the risk is still there and no different.  A collision is a collision and a high contact could and possibly  have ramifications.  No ! life is precious  and his health is more important. 

     

    Very true Nos but it is up to Paddy and his medicos plus family to determine his life wishes. We can only support them if we feel his passion and commitment to play if medically ok'd is for us as a Club.

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    Paddy is in a bit of strife:  mccartin-sent-to-vfl-tribunal-for-brutal-strike

    It seems so unlike him one has to wonder if the concussion or medication have affected his judgement and/or his moods.  I know those things aren't an excuse but I really feel for him.

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    14 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    Paddy is in a bit of strife:  mccartin-sent-to-vfl-tribunal-for-brutal-strike

    It seems so unlike him one has to wonder if the concussion or medication have affected his judgement and/or his moods.  I know those things aren't an excuse but I really feel for him.

    Really bad look for Paddy. 8+ weeks and will likely ruin any hope of a AFL come back. 

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    That was some haymaker he threw. Thuggish behavior that needs to be dealt with in the severest possible terms. No excuse for that whatsoever. No one expects to be assaulted like that on the field. Disgraceful.

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    Not even a “heat of the moment” pseudo excuse from someone who should know a lot better. 

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    Was he the correct pick in hindsight? People are saying it more and more!

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    2 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Was he the correct pick in hindsight? People are saying it more and more!

    i’d prefer a flag to obscurity

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    3 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Was he the correct pick in hindsight? People are saying it more and more!

    He’s already been delisted and then retired so I would say no

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