hybrid_tiger
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Terrible news, still can't believe it. Hope he at least gets feeling back in his arm so he can live a normal life i.e pick up his future children etc.
Dwyer won't play again until at least 2013
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Just hope he gets full function back or there abouts ,
What an absolute tragedy …...... this young fell had state of origin/kangaroo selection marked all over him.
In other words the rugby league world at his feet.
I sincerely hope he makes a full recovery and that his dream of playing football again will be fulfilled.
In other words the rugby league world at his feet.
I sincerely hope he makes a full recovery and that his dream of playing football again will be fulfilled.
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I share everyone well wishes. Such a talented player and I remember Sheens saying that he was the best junior he has seen since the great Bradley Clyde.
I don't care if he every plays NRL again. I am more concerned that he is able to have a quality life and regain movement back into his arm.
All the best with your recovery. Keep your chin up.
At least he has done what many of us dream of - running out in a Wests Tigers NRL side.
I don't care if he every plays NRL again. I am more concerned that he is able to have a quality life and regain movement back into his arm.
All the best with your recovery. Keep your chin up.
At least he has done what many of us dream of - running out in a Wests Tigers NRL side.
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SIMON Dywer is resting up in his Macquarie Fields home as he awaits the daunting prospect of nerve graft surgery and an uncertain playing future.
The boom Ingleburn Bulldogs junior has made a huge impact on the NRL in his 33 first-grade games, and he now faces the tough task of recovering from the rare nerve injury and playing another game.
Dwyer, 22, said he was happy to do a photo shoot with the Advertiser as he was "sick of seeing the same photo of me being walked off the field in all the papers".
In a terrible year for local juniors in the Tigers team, Dwyer joined former Eagle Vale St Andrews player Chris Lawrence in missing matches to unusual injuries.
Lawrence missed 14 weeks after dislocating his hip. Dywer will miss at least the rest of this season with a brachial plexus injury.
Ironically both injuries occurred at the ground they know so well, Campbelltown Stadium.
Wests Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said Dwyer would undergo nerve graft surgery in the coming weeks.
"Simon is facing major surgery and a long and challenging rehabilitation," he said.
"Whilst his future remains uncertain, Simon continues to be very positive and his great courage and the strength of his character are an inspiration to us all. His family and friends are providing him with wonderful support as are all of his team-mates."
Dwyer said coach Tim Sheens has been a big inspiration, with regular visits, phone calls and has also gone to the extent of researching information on his injury.
http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/hometown-hero-faces-uncertain-future-in-footy/2247208.aspx
The boom Ingleburn Bulldogs junior has made a huge impact on the NRL in his 33 first-grade games, and he now faces the tough task of recovering from the rare nerve injury and playing another game.
Dwyer, 22, said he was happy to do a photo shoot with the Advertiser as he was "sick of seeing the same photo of me being walked off the field in all the papers".
In a terrible year for local juniors in the Tigers team, Dwyer joined former Eagle Vale St Andrews player Chris Lawrence in missing matches to unusual injuries.
Lawrence missed 14 weeks after dislocating his hip. Dywer will miss at least the rest of this season with a brachial plexus injury.
Ironically both injuries occurred at the ground they know so well, Campbelltown Stadium.
Wests Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said Dwyer would undergo nerve graft surgery in the coming weeks.
"Simon is facing major surgery and a long and challenging rehabilitation," he said.
"Whilst his future remains uncertain, Simon continues to be very positive and his great courage and the strength of his character are an inspiration to us all. His family and friends are providing him with wonderful support as are all of his team-mates."
Dwyer said coach Tim Sheens has been a big inspiration, with regular visits, phone calls and has also gone to the extent of researching information on his injury.
http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/hometown-hero-faces-uncertain-future-in-footy/2247208.aspx
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Simon, we stand as one and applaud you with the courage, determination and positive outlook you are displaying during this unbelievably difficult time you are going through. If there were more people with your attitude and approach, this would be a far better place to be in. I wish you the best of luck with the operations you have in front of you. I look forward to seeing you in the Tigers and the sky blue jumpers in the near future.. 'GO THE TIGERS SPIRIT'!!!
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All I have to say is…....... :frowning:
Hoping for a comeback, stay strong big fella.
Hoping for a comeback, stay strong big fella.
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Dwyer to get new advice on career-ending nerve injury Glenn Jackson
August 4, 2011
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Exploring every avenue … Wests Tigers forward Simon Dwyer wants a second opinion after being told nerve damage is likely to stop him from playing again. Photo: Macarthur Advertiser/Jeff de Pas
SIMON DWYER will seek a second opinion next week as the Wests Tigers forward, already told by doctors it is unlikely he will play again, attempts to overcome nerve damage.
With specialists telling Dwyer last week that he would require nerve graft surgery following the brachial plexus injury he suffered against the Bulldogs in Round 16, the second-rower's career prospects appear bleak. But Dwyer holds a glimmer of hope, and early next week will seek more advice.
Dwyer still does not have full feeling or movement in his right arm and hand, giving the 22-year-old a more worrying context than simply being unable to play football.
But he and his family want to explore every other avenue, and that process continues early next week. If doctors are convinced that Dwyer needs surgery, in which the nerves are grafted from another part of his body to the damaged nerves from his shoulder to his fingertips, he will face a minimum two-year rehabilitation. The nerves repair at the rate of an inch a month.
The Tigers, who have vowed to do as much as they can to support Dwyer through his battle, have been contacted by a number of individuals who have either suffered similar injuries or who know people who have.
''We have received some correspondence … from people who have incurred a similar injury and they've offered their support,'' Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said.
''They've all got a bit of detail on their own experiences for Simon.''
Dwyer has been reluctant to speak publicly but agreed to pose for a photograph, because he was sick of seeing the image of himself being helped off Campbelltown Stadium on the night he suffered the damage.
The Tigers face St George Illawarra tomorrow night at the Sydney Football Stadium.
August 4, 2011
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Exploring every avenue … Wests Tigers forward Simon Dwyer wants a second opinion after being told nerve damage is likely to stop him from playing again. Photo: Macarthur Advertiser/Jeff de Pas
SIMON DWYER will seek a second opinion next week as the Wests Tigers forward, already told by doctors it is unlikely he will play again, attempts to overcome nerve damage.
With specialists telling Dwyer last week that he would require nerve graft surgery following the brachial plexus injury he suffered against the Bulldogs in Round 16, the second-rower's career prospects appear bleak. But Dwyer holds a glimmer of hope, and early next week will seek more advice.
Dwyer still does not have full feeling or movement in his right arm and hand, giving the 22-year-old a more worrying context than simply being unable to play football.
But he and his family want to explore every other avenue, and that process continues early next week. If doctors are convinced that Dwyer needs surgery, in which the nerves are grafted from another part of his body to the damaged nerves from his shoulder to his fingertips, he will face a minimum two-year rehabilitation. The nerves repair at the rate of an inch a month.
The Tigers, who have vowed to do as much as they can to support Dwyer through his battle, have been contacted by a number of individuals who have either suffered similar injuries or who know people who have.
''We have received some correspondence … from people who have incurred a similar injury and they've offered their support,'' Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said.
''They've all got a bit of detail on their own experiences for Simon.''
Dwyer has been reluctant to speak publicly but agreed to pose for a photograph, because he was sick of seeing the image of himself being helped off Campbelltown Stadium on the night he suffered the damage.
The Tigers face St George Illawarra tomorrow night at the Sydney Football Stadium.
MightyMaggy
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Hang in there, Simon! Sometimes it takes a while to find the surgeon, who has the skills and experience to fix any medical problem. I do hope you find the right man very soon!
you_know_who
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http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/dwyer-to-get-new-advice-on-careerending-nerve-injury-20110803-1ibqj.html
**<big>Dwyer to get new advice on career-ending nerve injury</big>
Glenn Jackson
August 4, 2011**
SIMON DWYER will seek a second opinion next week as the Wests Tigers forward, already told by doctors it is unlikely he will play again, attempts to overcome nerve damage.
With specialists telling Dwyer last week that he would require nerve graft surgery following the brachial plexus injury he suffered against the Bulldogs in Round 16, the second-rower's career prospects appear bleak. But Dwyer holds a glimmer of hope, and early next week will seek more advice.
**Dwyer still does not have full feeling or movement in his right arm and hand,** giving the 22-year-old a more worrying context than simply being unable to play football.
But he and his family want to explore every other avenue, and that process continues early next week. If doctors are convinced that Dwyer needs surgery, in which the nerves are grafted from another part of his body to the damaged nerves from his shoulder to his fingertips, he will face a minimum two-year rehabilitation. The nerves repair at the rate of an inch a month.
The Tigers, who have vowed to do as much as they can to support Dwyer through his battle, have been contacted by a number of individuals who have either suffered similar injuries or who know people who have. ''We have received some correspondence … from people who have incurred a similar injury and they've offered their support,'' Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said.
''They've all got a bit of detail on their own experiences for Simon.''
Dwyer has been reluctant to speak publicly but agreed to pose for a photograph, because he was sick of seeing the image of himself being helped off Campbelltown Stadium on the night he suffered the damage.
The Tigers face St George Illawarra tomorrow night at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/dwyer-to-get-new-advice-on-careerending-nerve-injury-20110803-1ibqj.html#ixzz1U0jPGZGc
Glenn Jackson
August 4, 2011**
SIMON DWYER will seek a second opinion next week as the Wests Tigers forward, already told by doctors it is unlikely he will play again, attempts to overcome nerve damage.
With specialists telling Dwyer last week that he would require nerve graft surgery following the brachial plexus injury he suffered against the Bulldogs in Round 16, the second-rower's career prospects appear bleak. But Dwyer holds a glimmer of hope, and early next week will seek more advice.
**Dwyer still does not have full feeling or movement in his right arm and hand,** giving the 22-year-old a more worrying context than simply being unable to play football.
But he and his family want to explore every other avenue, and that process continues early next week. If doctors are convinced that Dwyer needs surgery, in which the nerves are grafted from another part of his body to the damaged nerves from his shoulder to his fingertips, he will face a minimum two-year rehabilitation. The nerves repair at the rate of an inch a month.
The Tigers, who have vowed to do as much as they can to support Dwyer through his battle, have been contacted by a number of individuals who have either suffered similar injuries or who know people who have. ''We have received some correspondence … from people who have incurred a similar injury and they've offered their support,'' Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said.
''They've all got a bit of detail on their own experiences for Simon.''
Dwyer has been reluctant to speak publicly but agreed to pose for a photograph, because he was sick of seeing the image of himself being helped off Campbelltown Stadium on the night he suffered the damage.
The Tigers face St George Illawarra tomorrow night at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/dwyer-to-get-new-advice-on-careerending-nerve-injury-20110803-1ibqj.html#ixzz1U0jPGZGc
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Ross urges Dwyer to never give up
Daniel Lane
August 7, 2011
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SOUTH SYDNEY prop Ben Ross urged Wests Tigers forward Simon Dwyer to use whatever he could - even ''defiance'' - as motivation to return to the NRL as doctors feared extensive nerve damage could end his career.
Two years ago it was thought Ross, a former Queensland representative, would never play again after he broke his neck while playing for Cronulla. Although a neurosurgeon revealed he had come within millimetres of being rendered a quadriplegic, Ross refused to give up and said his desire to prove people wrong became a driving force.
He needed three operations and had to also overcome dark moments to return, but Ross said shaking hands with Rabbitohs coach John Lang on a one-season deal worth the NRL minimum wage $55,000 would remain a cherished memory.
''I always believed I would return,'' said Ross, who will line up against Parramatta tomorrow night at ANZ Stadium. ''I didn't know how good I was going to be, but I'm actually grateful for my neck. Football has become a business, but I'm back and having the time of my life. I'm not on that much money, but I am loving every minute I'm at training and out playing. I'm grateful because I realise it can be all taken away from you and you're left in limbo. One guy I think of is [ex-Canterbury and Warriors forward] Steve Price. He was rarely injured, played every minute of games but suffered a bad injury and had to call it quits. I saw the pain in his face when he retired; I think that pain he felt was like when the doctor came into my hospital room and told me it looked as though it might all be over. It's real pain that you feel.''
Dwyer, who has played 35 first-grade games, still doesn't have full feeling in his right arm or hand after being injured in June. It was expected he would seek a second opinion after being told he would need a minimum two-year rehabilitation from a nerve graft operation to ''rewire'' the length of his shoulder to the fingertips.
''I feel really sorry for him because I know what he's going through,'' Ross said. ''It's a painful thing, mentally and physically. If Simon can overcome the mental side of it, well, that's more than halfway. While I'm sure he is surrounded by great doctors, his mental application will be important.
''I wanted to prove people wrong. I'd been injured, done my knee [in 2006], been suspended [in 2008], so I wanted a really good year in 2009, I felt I owed Cronulla so doing my neck in the first game was tough because I'd wanted a really good year.
''The doctor said I'd probably never play again, and that I was lucky enough to be able to walk. But I feel I've proved a point, I've - touch wood - played in every game of the year, trials included. If anyone asked whether I'd do it again, I would because even though it was two years of pain, I'm back.''
While Ross's return ranked as the feel-good story of the season, he was keen to secure a deal for 2012 and beyond, saying he had plenty to offer.
Daniel Lane
August 7, 2011
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SOUTH SYDNEY prop Ben Ross urged Wests Tigers forward Simon Dwyer to use whatever he could - even ''defiance'' - as motivation to return to the NRL as doctors feared extensive nerve damage could end his career.
Two years ago it was thought Ross, a former Queensland representative, would never play again after he broke his neck while playing for Cronulla. Although a neurosurgeon revealed he had come within millimetres of being rendered a quadriplegic, Ross refused to give up and said his desire to prove people wrong became a driving force.
He needed three operations and had to also overcome dark moments to return, but Ross said shaking hands with Rabbitohs coach John Lang on a one-season deal worth the NRL minimum wage $55,000 would remain a cherished memory.
''I always believed I would return,'' said Ross, who will line up against Parramatta tomorrow night at ANZ Stadium. ''I didn't know how good I was going to be, but I'm actually grateful for my neck. Football has become a business, but I'm back and having the time of my life. I'm not on that much money, but I am loving every minute I'm at training and out playing. I'm grateful because I realise it can be all taken away from you and you're left in limbo. One guy I think of is [ex-Canterbury and Warriors forward] Steve Price. He was rarely injured, played every minute of games but suffered a bad injury and had to call it quits. I saw the pain in his face when he retired; I think that pain he felt was like when the doctor came into my hospital room and told me it looked as though it might all be over. It's real pain that you feel.''
Dwyer, who has played 35 first-grade games, still doesn't have full feeling in his right arm or hand after being injured in June. It was expected he would seek a second opinion after being told he would need a minimum two-year rehabilitation from a nerve graft operation to ''rewire'' the length of his shoulder to the fingertips.
''I feel really sorry for him because I know what he's going through,'' Ross said. ''It's a painful thing, mentally and physically. If Simon can overcome the mental side of it, well, that's more than halfway. While I'm sure he is surrounded by great doctors, his mental application will be important.
''I wanted to prove people wrong. I'd been injured, done my knee [in 2006], been suspended [in 2008], so I wanted a really good year in 2009, I felt I owed Cronulla so doing my neck in the first game was tough because I'd wanted a really good year.
''The doctor said I'd probably never play again, and that I was lucky enough to be able to walk. But I feel I've proved a point, I've - touch wood - played in every game of the year, trials included. If anyone asked whether I'd do it again, I would because even though it was two years of pain, I'm back.''
While Ross's return ranked as the feel-good story of the season, he was keen to secure a deal for 2012 and beyond, saying he had plenty to offer.
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Anyone have any updates on Simon's injury?
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tigerbenji
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How is Simon going? hope he is well, saw him at one of the games the other week & i hope he realises he is still part of this team & i am sure he will come back in the future.
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@tigerbenji said:
My mate saw him at gearzone today, she asked him about his injury and he said he'll be back next year, hopefully he is being realistic instead of hopeful.
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