Ha!Probably not the best place to mention it being a condolence thread and all but I was very confused in the beginning when all the reports were saying he was hit by a bouncer. I thought they meant an actual bouncer from like a club. Did not realise it was a move and that they meant a ball.
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RIP Philip Hughes
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H.Pannu
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I'm still fighting back the tears on hearing this devastating news. Such a young, talented young man taken doing something he loved. I cannot imagine what his family, friends and all who were lucky enough to play with/against him are going through. My heart is also breaking for Sean Abbott and what he must be going through. I'm glad he has the love and support from everyone to help him.
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A very nice young man living his dream. Tragic.
Hell of a nice guy too, by all accounts. RIP
Really tragic.
Just read this, and he seemed a truly awesome guy.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket...-a-good-life-in-the-game-20141127-11vfar.html
Just read this, and he seemed a truly awesome guy.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket...-a-good-life-in-the-game-20141127-11vfar.html
jessy_girl
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Very sad news all around, I really feel for everyone involved.
kenn
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I was reading an article this morning and it said they waited almost half an hour for ambulance. So sad. Such a tragedy and a freak accident
they said this afternoon it wouldnt have made any difference to the outcome. RIP Phillip Hughes
they said this afternoon it wouldnt have made any difference to the outcome. RIP Phillip Hughes
It's hard. I search in my mind what could have made a difference to the outcome? And at the end of the day, I don't think anything could've. There is no way on Earth either Phillip or Sean could've done anything to change the outcome. It was not intentional or could either person take any responsibility. Life is so fickle and brief.
hafeau
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I think we all thought so as well, shocking news. My heart goes out to Phil's family and friends, and to Sean who must be hurting just as much.Oh my gosh. I honestly thought he was going to pull through.
hooleydooley
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Such Tragic News.
RIP
At the very least, he was doing what he loved ........
Family and Friends must be devastated
RIP
At the very least, he was doing what he loved ........
Family and Friends must be devastated
Spock
Live long and prosper
First, let me just say that this is very tragic. My heart goes out to Phil's loved ones.
But, and trying not to sound insensitive, it was eventually going to happen.
The sole intention of a bouncer is to aim at the batsmen's head. To intimidate the batsman with the danger of bodily harm.
It is hands down the worst aspect of the game of cricket.
I've always thought this outrage over sledging and racism in cricket was utterly ridiculous when one considers that fast bowlers deliberately try to cause the batsmen physical bodily harm once or twice an over.
I have always said this. And I have always been ridiculed for my opinion.
And now the worst has actually happened, and I so so wish I had of been wrong.
But, and trying not to sound insensitive, it was eventually going to happen.
The sole intention of a bouncer is to aim at the batsmen's head. To intimidate the batsman with the danger of bodily harm.
It is hands down the worst aspect of the game of cricket.
I've always thought this outrage over sledging and racism in cricket was utterly ridiculous when one considers that fast bowlers deliberately try to cause the batsmen physical bodily harm once or twice an over.
I have always said this. And I have always been ridiculed for my opinion.
And now the worst has actually happened, and I so so wish I had of been wrong.
And I wont be smart, your logic in infallible.First, let me just say that this is very tragic. My heart goes out to Phil's loved ones.
But, and trying not to sound insensitive, it was eventually going to happen.
The sole intention of a bouncer is to aim at the batsmen's head. To intimidate the batsman with the danger of bodily harm.
It is hands down the worst aspect of the game of cricket.
I've always thought this outrage over sledging and racism in cricket was utterly ridiculous when one considers that fast bowlers deliberately try to cause the batsmen physical bodily harm once or twice an over.
I have always said this. And I have always been ridiculed for my opinion.
And now the worst has actually happened, and I so so wish I had of been wrong.
Yes, Batsmen should now wear a helmet tested to make SURE this cannot happen. The ICC will not change the headhunter rule (Id hope they might) but I am very doubtful. Mainly now that the IPL has Raped cricket the win at all costs is now paramount.
I do see a lot of "soccer mums" maybe saying um...fuck that!
H.Pannu
Member
I don't even know why I'm surprised by the media but their ruthlessness sickens me. I find all these photos of Sean Abbott leaving the hospital visibly upset and the immediate reactions from his team mates very distasteful and disrespectful. Are people actually interested in seeing other people grieving? Obviously people are hurting, do we really need pictures to tell us! I try to avoid looking at these kinds of things but tonight Facebook and Twitter have been flooded with images. I should know that they pull these stunts all the time but I just felt the need to vent my disgust. Am I just over sensitive or do others feel the same way?
I get where you are at friend but if it leads to greater protection ...yep?I don't even know why I'm surprised by the media but their ruthlessness sickens me. I find all these photos of Sean Abbott leaving the hospital visibly upset and the immediate reactions from his team mates very distasteful and disrespectful. Are people actually interested in seeing other people grieving? Obviously people are hurting, do we really need pictures to tell us! I try to avoid looking at these kinds of things but tonight Facebook and Twitter have been flooded with images. I should know that they pull these stunts all the time but I just felt the need to vent my disgust. Am I just over sensitive or do others feel the same way?
I don't even know why I'm surprised by the media but their ruthlessness sickens me. I find all these photos of Sean Abbott leaving the hospital visibly upset and the immediate reactions from his team mates very distasteful and disrespectful. Are people actually interested in seeing other people grieving? Obviously people are hurting, do we really need pictures to tell us! I try to avoid looking at these kinds of things but tonight Facebook and Twitter have been flooded with images. I should know that they pull these stunts all the time but I just felt the need to vent my disgust. Am I just over sensitive or do others feel the same way?
No, you are fine with me. I was reading what I thought was an innocent article, until I saw a photo of cricket players in incredible distress holding onto Phillip awaiting emergency services. Why did anyone need to see that? As if they weren't going to be traumatized enough. Leave them alone