RIP Shane Tuck

[Spagman]

RIP Tucky. This is something the AFL needs to be taking seriously. There are only going to be more and more ex players that suffer from this.

 

[SunshineBoy]

Like many who played the game over a sustained time, I encountered concussions but probably nothing on the level Shane endured. I used to watch him in awe at times with his in and under work and it feels a little strange to hear how that impacted on him. Maybe we have to change how we regale such courageous acts so the law makers have their own sort of courage to make the changes needed in order to help save more good people.

theblaw makers the AFL pay lip service, the Dangerfield incident wasn’t even looked at, tells you plenty, when vlastuin got a smack on the chops in the essendon game he got reported for staging, tells you where their brains are at

 

[Phar Ace]

theblaw makers the AFL pay lip service, the Dangerfield incident wasn’t even looked at, tells you plenty, when vlastuin got a smack on the chops in the essendon game he got reported for staging, tells you where their brains are at

This sums up the difficulty for the law makers to be brave. You will have plenty say that is letting the game get too soft. That term, 'too soft' really shits me.

 

[4tune8]

RIP Tucky. This is something the AFL needs to be taking seriously. There are only going to be more and more ex players that suffer from this.

My partners' ex works with Michael, taking it pretty hard.

 

[tora tora tora]

RIP Tucky. This is something the AFL needs to be taking seriously. There are only going to be more and more ex players that suffer from this.

will take a class action before sports organiastions change

 

[Woody Woodman]

theblaw makers the AFL pay lip service, the Dangerfield incident wasn’t even looked at, tells you plenty, when vlastuin got a smack on the chops in the essendon game he got reported for staging, tells you where their brains are at

I've copped plenty of flak for suggesting that Dangerfield, by opting to punch rather than take the ball, was of the impression that he would be tackled and therefore the strike with a raised forearm was not simply incidental or accidental contact. I believe that a photo taken moments afterwards showing Dangerfield checking his arm while Floss is lying prone in the foreground spoke volumes about his concern.

 

[Bazzar]

The situation was made worse by his decision to pursue a late career in boxing.

Its generally a safe sport if you're inducted to the technicalities of defence at an early age.
He would have copped a shit load of blows to the head sparring

 

[beema limapep]

The situation was made worse by his decision to pursue a late career in boxing.

Its generally a safe sport if you're inducted to the technicalities of defence at an early age.
He would have copped a sh*t load of blows to the head sparring

seems like after the sum of all things, the man was up against the odds.

 

[Muddiemoose]

The situation was made worse by his decision to pursue a late career in boxing.

Its generally a safe sport if you're inducted to the technicalities of defence at an early age.
He would have copped a sh*t load of blows to the head sparring

Mumford and Hall will be interesting case studies to compare if they allow similar testing done after their deaths since both also have done some boxing

 

[Bazzar]

Mumford and Hall will be interesting case studies to compare if they allow similar testing done after their deaths since both also have done some boxing

So true. And its not the actual fights, its the hundreds of rounds of sparing when tbe most damage is done.
No governing rules or medics oversee training like the actual fight.

 

[Bazzar]

I personally think if you haven't had a pro or amateur fight by the time you're 22 you should be denied a licence (that also goes for MMA)

 

[Bulldogs85]

Still can’t believe he has passed away as a opposition fan I loved watching Shane Tuck

Shane Tuck

Age

42

Ht

189cm

Wt

92kg

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Mid

Career

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Last 5

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23.4

5star

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11.4

4star

HB

12.0

5star

M

4.5

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.0

5star

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D

14.8

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

5.6

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

play

 

[Bojangles17]

This news today should be a game changer for the afl in now they deal with concussion , Danny Frawley and tucky were both severely impacted. BY CTE, so much work needs to be done on this

 

[Wazza69]

2008 at Subiaco oval.My mate went to school with the WA based scout for the Tigers and organised for me n him to go the change rooms before n after the game as well as halftime.Sat in the bunker all game with Tigers extra staff.Flea Weightman stood a couple of metres away encouraging/advising the players.made eye contact n nodded but always regretted not shaking the legends hand.Anyway was an absolutely brilliant day for me on the grassy side of the fence in the bunker.Had to wear Dean Polos tracksuit top with number 14 on the back to be be allowed on that side of the fence.I think he was number 14 Anyway.long story short was an awesome day topped off with singing the Tigers song in the changerooms after.Tucky had a brilliant workman like day with stats in most columns and he was just as passionate about singing the song after a great win at Subiaco oval.


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Me on the left,my mate (Poorform supporter) standing back on the right.Tucky in full voice!

 

[RedmanWasHere]

2008 at Subiaco oval.My mate went to school with the WA based scout for the Tigers and organised for me n him to go the change rooms before n after the game as well as halftime.Sat in the bunker all game with Tigers extra staff.Flea Weightman stood a couple of metres away encouraging/advising the players.made eye contact n nodded but always regretted not shaking the legends hand.Anyway was an absolutely brilliant day for me on the grassy side of the fence in the bunker.Had to wear Dean Polos tracksuit top with number 14 on the back to be be allowed on that side of the fence.I think he was number 14 Anyway.long story short was an awesome day topped off with singing the Tigers song in the changerooms after.Tucky had a brilliant workman like day with stats in most columns and he was just as passionate about singing the song after a great win at Subiaco oval.


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Me on the left,my mate (Poorform supporter) standing back on the right.Tucky in full voice!

The game that saw people know about Pup for the first time.

 

[Not Important]

will take a class action before sports organiastions change

think jess is working on that. not sure he's the right man to take it on tho.

 

[Not Important]

This news today should be a game changer for the afl in now they deal with concussion , Danny Frawley and tucky were both severely impacted. BY CTE, so much work needs to be done on this

yep! unfortunately there have been media savvy cretins like newman who have held progress back.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

will take a class action before sports organiastions change

I don’t agree with this thinking . Organisations are taking it very serious . Players are tested at all levels with the slightest of concussion .
The negative impact on society from
people who do not or have not played sport far outweighs those who suffer from CTE , which incidentally can occur through means other than playing sport .
People are being found to have had CTE who have never been knocked out through their sporting career and whilst that have been knocked out regularly have been found to have not had severe CTE.
Yes sport can have a negative impact on your life by way of life long injuries but it can have a massive positive effect on society .

 

[Ceehook]

I think the general football population is accepting of concussion rules

in a low grade footy game our best player copped a knock on the head that seemed innocusious
but there was some blood coming thru his hair
into the change rooms to clean up the blood
he didn't seem quite with it
told him , I'm calling it , you're out for the game and I want you to be taken to hospital
he accepted it , his mother was there by chance ,spoke to her said monitor and if the slightest doubt take him to hospital , best he doesn't drive home
so they had enough friends there to get his car home
told the coach , he accepted it
never heard any mutterings of over reacting and shit we could have used him back out there

everyone was very accepting that the players health comes before the game

 

[Not Important]

the other matter that escapes me is how shane was allowed to box with such a major health issue.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

the other matter that escapes me is how shane was allowed to box with such a major health issue.

the extent of the issue wasnt understood back then

just look at how much the opinions on concussion have changed re: the NFL in the last 10 years

 

[KiwiTiger]

2008 at Subiaco oval.My mate went to school with the WA based scout for the Tigers and organised for me n him to go the change rooms before n after the game as well as halftime.Sat in the bunker all game with Tigers extra staff.Flea Weightman stood a couple of metres away encouraging/advising the players.made eye contact n nodded but always regretted not shaking the legends hand.Anyway was an absolutely brilliant day for me on the grassy side of the fence in the bunker.Had to wear Dean Polos tracksuit top with number 14 on the back to be be allowed on that side of the fence.I think he was number 14 Anyway.long story short was an awesome day topped off with singing the Tigers song in the changerooms after.Tucky had a brilliant workman like day with stats in most columns and he was just as passionate about singing the song after a great win at Subiaco oval.


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Me on the left,my mate (Poorform supporter) standing back on the right.Tucky in full voice!

Good photo. That’s me behind Richard Tambling next to Rex Chadwick who sadly passed last year.

Haere Ra

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Good photo. That’s me behind Richard Tambling next to Rex Chadwick who sadly passed last year.

Haere Ra

What a bloody small world hey.

 

[Royce Hafey]

What a bloody small world hey.

What a godawful lot of ugly campaigners! Says I as I turn away from the computer to cuddle my super-model wife and contemplate what my next Instagram promotional campaign should centre around...possibly toothpicks?

 

[Not Important]

the extent of the issue wasnt understood back then

just look at how much the opinions on concussion have changed re: the NFL in the last 10 years

the damage concussive injuries cause was well known and, as i understand it, blood tests have been available that can detect the extent of this sort of brain injury for some time. his family have said they detected changes in his behaviour over a period.

guess i am showing my colours re boxing. should be banned.