Alex McKinnon possibly Quadriplegic - Mclean guilty of dangerous throw - 7 weeks

[The Eagle]

It'll be 18 weeks plus, our judiciary are reactionary as hell

If I were on the judiciary I'd make a quarter of his pay go to Alex until such time as Alex is back or McLean retires and give no suspension, that's the only justice which will help the victim

 

[TimmyB]

Does anyone know if there is any sort of appeal to raise money for Alex McKinnon? Obviously footballers play because they love the game and they earn good money out of it. Nonetheless this incident is a reminder of the risks every first grader (and any grade for that matter) faces for our entertainment. I'd definitely like to donate and even walk a bucket around at the footy on Sunday.

 

[Baron Vo Mandor]

I really am not a fan of people condemning parents who may decide not to put their kids in league due to this incident.

I am a father of a 2 month old and a 18 month old, McKinnons accident its repurcussions will certainly make me think twice about League.

I realise its an extremely isolated incident but lets be honest, your not going to see such injuries on a soccer field or tennis court are you?

 

[Mr Angry]

Will you let them ride skateboards and pushbikes?

 

[ek999]

Are you going to let them ride a bike? Because there would be a higher risk of serious injury on a bike than playing Rugby League. Also you can break your neck playing soccer

www.youtube.com/watch?v=14MgePJLC1I

And get stabbed on a tennis court if you're name is Monica Seles

 

[jamesgould]

Does anyone know if there is any sort of appeal to raise money for Alex McKinnon? Obviously footballers play because they love the game and they earn good money out of it. Nonetheless this incident is a reminder of the risks every first grader (and any grade for that matter) faces for our entertainment. I'd definitely like to donate and even walk a bucket around at the footy on Sunday.

It was mentioned in the Knights latest update that this will be organised once a little more dust has settled.

 

[tumbidragon]

THEDuges forbid you let your children drive a vehicle one day BVM, or dive into the waves at the beach.

 

[TimmyB]

I really am not a fan of people condemning parents who may decide not to put their kids in league due to this incident.

I am a father of a 2 month old and a 18 month old, McKinnons accident its repurcussions will certainly make me think twice about League.

I realise its an extremely isolated incident but lets be honest, your not going to see such injuries on a soccer field or tennis court are you?

I'm not going to condemn you as you are onky acting in the best interests of your children. I do think it's a slightly emotional and irrational reaction though. Your kids won't be exposed to the forces a professional NRL player is. Not to mention you are responding to one incidemt in first grade when I suspect it happens in junior league every year. Seems illogical for this to be the catalyst.

 

[TimmyB]

It was mentioned in the Knights latest update that this will be organised once a little more dust has settled.

Cheers must have missed that. It is comforting knowing that he will not want for support in the recovery process. It's pretty clear the league community is behind him 100% and he will have the best opportunity to recover possible.

 

[Baron Vo Mandor]

Will you let them ride skateboards and pushbikes?

That's none of your business.

 

[Surrogate]

McClean should get 0 weeks.
I hope the NRL doesn't buckle under the negative publicity and assess it according to its guidelines.

 

[MrAnonymous]

He should get 0, But he will get a lengthy one imo, wont be surprised if it's the season.

 

[Danish]

I really am not a fan of people condemning parents who may decide not to put their kids in league due to this incident.

I am a father of a 2 month old and a 18 month old, McKinnons accident its repurcussions will certainly make me think twice about League.

I realise its an extremely isolated incident but lets be honest, your not going to see such injuries on a soccer field or tennis court are you?

How are you going to get them to soccer or tennis given your kids are far more likely to be killed while riding in a car than by any other means till they reach adulthood?

 

[carcharias]

My kids aren't playing....not now after this one.
I played and hurt my spine.
Yeah they can get hurt anywhere...but playing footy ( as a teenager and older ) is asking to be hurt in comparison.
I will still love the game as a spectator. It's just not worth that miniscule % of something like this happening.

 

[Baron Vo Mandor]

I'm not going to condemn you as you are onky acting in the best interests of your children. I do think it's a slightly emotional and irrational reaction though. Your kids won't be exposed to the forces a professional NRL player is. Not to mention you are responding to one incidemt in first grade when I suspect it happens in junior league every year. Seems illogical for this to be the catalyst.

Look provided it's safe and in a controlled environment my kids are free to do whatever sports they want.

But I certainly don't begrudge any parent changing their mind on league thanks to this incident.

 

[RWB]

Where's the 0 option?

Injuries shouldn't be taken into consideration.

 

[betcats]

How are you going to get them to soccer or tennis given your kids are far more likely to be killed while riding in a car than by any other means till they reach adulthood?

You are expecting parents to think rationally about their childrens safety, they usually dont do that.

Also people can get by without their kids playing footy, not many can get by without using the roads. What im saying is most people dont have much of a choice on whether their kids go on the roads in cars/busses or whatever despite knowing the risk, they can choose a sport they see as safer for their kids quite easily.

 

[God-King Dean]

That's none of your business.

So you divulge personal information about yourself, then get defensive when someone asks if you'll let your kid ride a pushbike or skateboard.

Right....

 

[El Diablo]

You are expecting parents to think rationally about their childrens safety, they usually dont do that.

Also people can get by without their kids playing footy, not many can get by without using the roads. What im saying is most people dont have much of a choice on whether their kids go on the roads in cars/busses or whatever despite knowing the risk, they can choose a sport they see as safer for their kids quite easily.

and which sport is supposedly going to save all these children from the evil and dangerous Rugby League?

 

[Surrogate]

Its just unfortunate. I have heard footy players tearing their ACL after playing with their babies or simply tripping over.