RIP to a great man - Phil Hughes

[clokan]

Very sad day, my heart goes out to his family and friends.

 

[foreveratiger]

Been dreading this since the day it happened. You sort of convince yourself that "he'll be right…he's strong and will pull through" Then you hear the news he has passed and it hits you like a punch in the guts.

Very sad week for Phil's family and friends, the Australian cricketing community and indeed that of the world. He will be missed by many.

As one scribe wrote..."his last ever shot embodied how he played the game...it was aggressive, positive and defiant." RIP.

Yeah very well said stryker , will be sadly missed . I still can't believe it .

 

[GNR4LIFE]

What do you say? Safe to say the most shocking thing to ever happen in Australian sport. Absolutely surreal beyond words. The first i heard about it, he was being air lifted to hospital, and my fist reaction was concussion, even if it did sound a little full on, you assume he'll be alright. Never in a million yrs would i have ever thought something like this to be the end result, but then no one would have.

He was an absolute star coming up through the junior levels and carved every attack up at state level before he was awarded the baggy green. Seemed like a really decent, quiet kind of guy as well. I know people tend to embellish personality traits when talking about the recently departed, but in Phil's case the description fits him perfectly.

I'm really feeling for his family, in particular his mum and sister. I understand they were both at the game on Tuesday which is so sad when you think about it, not just for the obvious reason, as a New South Welshman playing interstate, obviously the chances of seeing his family weren't all that frequent, so it was probably a game his family had marked down on the calender to go and see him and probably spend a bit of time with him. Its really upsetting when you think about it.

Still doesn't feel real, and i doubt it will be anytime soon before it does. RIP Phil, i'm a firm believer that once you pass whatever pain you suffered before death disappears and you are happy and at peace. I have no doubt that applies to you atm.

 

[wtfl1981]

Tragic loss. RIP Phil Hughes.

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[Glen_McWilliams]

I've always loved players that change it up a bit and play with their own style. For a young guy to hit the elite level and play it his way showed so much courage. It's much easier to conform as every kid coming through is pressured to. You always hit a coach or senior player who will tell you you're doing it all wrong and you need to change to play with the technique of everyone else. But Hughes did it his way.
If ever there was a cricketer in the modern era who had a right to be snarky to the media and feel agrieved at his treatment it was this kid. But he carried on and rode every set back and put down with humility and grace and just worked harder.

This is a reminder of the fragility of life and the human form. I remember in my first year of university an anatomy lecturer saying the human body is an intriguing but ultimately flawed design and that 'a first year engineering student down the hall could design something better'. The longer I live the truer that statement becomes.

Sadly there is not much you can do but wait for the sadness to pass and celebrate a life well lived.

 

[Tigerdon]

I can't stop thinking about Phil Hughes. My sympathise go out to his friends and family.
Everyone I know at work,home and friends are just shattered.

 

[tig_prmz]

It's taking a while to sink in. Getting chills listening to the presso.

Good words from pat Howard: "it's about the people not the cricket" and that today is for grieving.

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[alex]

Was really tough listening to commentator Jim Maxwell on the ABC yesterday afternoon as he delivered the news. And as he said, it's really tragic losing a young sportsperson in a freak incident like a car accident or what not, but for it to happen on the field doing what they love is just heartbreaking.

Has been very emotional seeing all the photos online of people who have paid tribute with the #PutOutYourBats. A lovely gesture.

 

[Knuckles]

I feel just so sad for his Mum, Dad and family. They must be just so devastated ….... I dont think you recover from something like this. I can't imagine their pain and grief. It has made me feel so sad ........ it really has.

 

[foreveratiger]

Was really tough listening to commentator Jim Maxwell on the ABC yesterday afternoon as he delivered the news. And as he said, it's really tragic losing a young sportsperson in a freak incident like a car accident or what not, but for it to happen on the field doing what they love is just heartbreaking.

Has been very emotional seeing all the photos online of people who have paid tribute with the #PutOutYourBats. A lovely gesture.

Yeah spot on , like everyone has been saying it's hard getting your head around it all that he's not here anymore.

 

[cqtiger]

So sad.
I followed his career because he was a pleasant batsman to watch. I truly believe that he should have been given more opportunity in test cricket than he was given. He had more talent than most of those that replaced him. So sad.

I have played the game at first grade level but never good enough for any rep cricket. I have opened both batting and bowling in my time. It is because of this experience that I feel so saddened right now. I never wore a helmet even though I played against some good quicks. It is the real "freak" accident indeed.

So sad for his parents.
So sad for Abbott.

I truly believe that fast bowlers only bowl bouncers to try and get batsmen out. Never to actually harm them.

So sad.
I will miss Phil Hughes gutsy batting.

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[Tim Sheens]

Sad

 

[Geo]

Driving home today saw a lot of cricket bats out the front….I live in a quite street and as I type the kids are out the front playing cricket...haven't seen that for ages

My bats out the front and after tea I'm going to join them..

Phill's spirit is alive and well

 

[TrueTiger]

Go for it GEO,I hope all the kids who are keen to play cricket on an elite level,have the intensity,aggression and fortitude that Phil played with….a true legend gone to soon.....RIP Phil....

 

[tigerbalm]

Driving home today saw a lot of cricket bats out the front….I live in a quite street and as I type the kids are out the front playing cricket...haven't seen that for ages

My bats out the front and after tea I'm going to join them..

Phill's spirit is alive and well

That's awesome

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[innsaneink]

Well….this is disappointing


 

[cqtiger]

Well….this is disappointing


They couldn't decide between Ashfield, Campbelltown, Flemington Markets or Five Dock

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[happy_tiger]

Michael Clarke's interview this morning ,they are retiring Phil's one day number Puts a lump in your throahttp://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8934259t

 

[foreveratiger]

Well….this is disappointing


It sure is Ink , thought we were better than that as a Club .
When you consider Michael Clarke is our Captain and is a mad Tigers supporter it sure wouldn't sit well with him .

 

[innsaneink]

Phil Hughes, while originally from the Nth coast NSW, played for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club and attended Homebush BHS…he is from OUR district

Pups statement was heart wrenching, but his description was spot on....''we will miss the cheeky grin and twinkle in the eye''