As someone who had a serious sporting injury in 2018 .. I know what it is like .. I nearly lost my sight playing cricket .. my whole I had played cricket and sports .. then bang in one moment.. your life turns onto darkness .. I have been there .. I’m still suffering .. after learning about the impact of concussion..and head trauma .. what’s happen to our athletes..it’s very scary ..
hopefully this book will change attitudes and makes a difference..
This book is absolutely crucial, and absolutely the right bloke has written it to give it the necessary justice and detail. Good on you Dylan, looking forward to reading it
Carl's story is particularly poignant for my son, who played rugby from 11 to 17. He was/is very tall but broad as well. Despite being encouraged to play lock or #8, he always loved scrummaging, at which he was outstanding. As the tallest prop in every game he ever played, his hero naturally was Carl. He followed Carl's every move on the paddock and became a great lineout lifter just like his hero. He played rep rugby on the strength of these 2 abilities alone. He is now devestated by Hayman's recent history. I'm glad my son quit rugby for rowing
Really great insight into the book Dylan. I find this story quite confronting, I’ve never known Carl really well but played a bit of rugby and cricket with him at school. He always struck me as an open, intelligent and empathetic guy as well as a beast of a rugby player, he was big even then but had great ball skills too and scored runaway tries. He seemed close to his family and his Dad coached and was a super positive guy. My thoughts are with Carl and well done on some great writing.
You are an empathetic and sympathetic human being Dylan, as well as a great writer. I’m picking the book up tomorrow and I know it will be a profoundly moving read. Kudos to Carl for telling his story.
Not sure I can handle the book when just this piece has me misty eyed.
Ditto Sally. Will buy it for my Dad and pinch it off him later
As someone who had a serious sporting injury in 2018 .. I know what it is like .. I nearly lost my sight playing cricket .. my whole I had played cricket and sports .. then bang in one moment.. your life turns onto darkness .. I have been there .. I’m still suffering .. after learning about the impact of concussion..and head trauma .. what’s happen to our athletes..it’s very scary ..
hopefully this book will change attitudes and makes a difference..
An outstanding piece Sir. One of your finest, and most important.
This book is absolutely crucial, and absolutely the right bloke has written it to give it the necessary justice and detail. Good on you Dylan, looking forward to reading it
Carl's story is particularly poignant for my son, who played rugby from 11 to 17. He was/is very tall but broad as well. Despite being encouraged to play lock or #8, he always loved scrummaging, at which he was outstanding. As the tallest prop in every game he ever played, his hero naturally was Carl. He followed Carl's every move on the paddock and became a great lineout lifter just like his hero. He played rep rugby on the strength of these 2 abilities alone. He is now devestated by Hayman's recent history. I'm glad my son quit rugby for rowing
Really great insight into the book Dylan. I find this story quite confronting, I’ve never known Carl really well but played a bit of rugby and cricket with him at school. He always struck me as an open, intelligent and empathetic guy as well as a beast of a rugby player, he was big even then but had great ball skills too and scored runaway tries. He seemed close to his family and his Dad coached and was a super positive guy. My thoughts are with Carl and well done on some great writing.
You are an empathetic and sympathetic human being Dylan, as well as a great writer. I’m picking the book up tomorrow and I know it will be a profoundly moving read. Kudos to Carl for telling his story.