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Parko1310

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Ryan Webb to me on the podcast the other day didn't really sound confident in a return next year. He sort of stated Cody wanted that, but it's about giving him as much time as possible. I'd say if he can manage to get back, what an effort, but it won't be next year. Lets remember he still needs to put muscle and weight back on, regain fitness, get comfortable playing, etc, etc, before he can play NRL again
 
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I know it sounds a bit harsh, but the best way for the Dragons to proceed is go with the fact he is not coming back and if he does no matter what the timeframe it will be a huge bonus. I'm sure from what I have read about his illness all the doctors and specialists will be advising against playing a high contact sport like the NRL, be it any contact sport. It would be really bad for the Dragons to eventually risk this guys life unless its 100% guaranteed he will be able to handle it. He's only still young and has a life to look forward to. All my best wishes to him in whatever he does.
 
Dragon David

Dragon David

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justadragon said:
I know it sounds a bit harsh, but the best way for the Dragons to proceed is go with the fact he is not coming back and if he does no matter what the timeframe it will be a huge bonus. I'm sure from what I have read about his illness all the doctors and specialists will be advising against playing a high contact sport like the NRL, be it any contact sport. It would be really bad for the Dragons to eventually risk this guys life unless its 100% guaranteed he will be able to handle it. He's only still young and has a life to look forward to. All my best wishes to him in whatever he does.
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My sentiments as well.
 
JohnnoMcJohnno

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justadragon said:
I know it sounds a bit harsh, but the best way for the Dragons to proceed is go with the fact he is not coming back and if he does no matter what the timeframe it will be a huge bonus. I'm sure from what I have read about his illness all the doctors and specialists will be advising against playing a high contact sport like the NRL, be it any contact sport. It would be really bad for the Dragons to eventually risk this guys life unless its 100% guaranteed he will be able to handle it. He's only still young and has a life to look forward to. All my best wishes to him in whatever he does.
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I don't think the Dragons have any intention of putting Cody at further risk, or at least that's what I took out of Webb's podcast. It sounded more to me like they didn't want to deny him the opportunity of potentially coming back, even though a comeback was unlikely. If there really is no hope of Cody coming back, it may be better that he comes to that conclusion himself, rather than the Dragons crushing his hopes at a time when he is still trying to deal with a life-changing illness.
 
Slippery Morris

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What Cody has is a pretty serious illness. Unfortunately I cannot see the poor kid coming back in 2024 if at all. I really hope I am wrong but I know 2 people with that type of illness and the last thing I can see them doing is any form of sports apart from darts or fishing. Are the considered sports?
 
Dragon David

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Slippery Morris said:
What Cody has is a pretty serious illness. Unfortunately I cannot see the poor kid coming back in 2024 if at all. I really hope I am wrong but I know 2 people with that type of illness and the last thing I can see them doing is any form of sports apart from darts or fishing. Are the considered sports?
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Well by the sounds of what has been said by several of you guys who know of or has family with this illness, it doesn't look promising for a return to footy by Cody.

I wish Cody good luck and so too to all the others who have been/are afflicted with the illness.

Cody was really looking the goods as our future long term fullback but for this unfortunate illness.
 
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cusnjed

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Slippery Morris said:
The sad thing is the people I know that have this type of illness got it in their late 30's, early 40's so for poor Cody to get this at such a young age is terrible and I really feel for this poor kid.
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My son was 14when he was diagnosed with Ulcerative Cholitis. For a year they diagnosed IBS and he almost died. 2yrs of surgeries had to take a huge emotional toll on him but he has made it through.
 
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rasaint

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Just reading comments and so sorry this illness has significantly affected forum posters and their children. Best wishes.

On Cody, he Is a quality player and a fast exciting player. He was establishing himself as a top shelf fullback. I think he has speed checks which are in the 35+ second klm per hour club. Hope he somehow beats the odds and makes it back to the NRL.
 
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The Dragons have also extended Cody Ramsey for 2025 in a deal that doesn’t count towards the club’s salary cap or take up a top-30 spot as he recovers from a career-threatening bowel condition.


www.smh.com.au

Dragons lose two recruits in a week to leave playmaking cupboard bare

Season-ending injuries for a pair of Dragons summer signings has left Shane Flanagan with just two fit halves two months out from the start of the 2024 season.
www.smh.com.au www.smh.com.au
 
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Saints Forever

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getsmarty said:
The Dragons have also extended Cody Ramsey for 2025 in a deal that doesn’t count towards the club’s salary cap or take up a top-30 spot as he recovers from a career-threatening bowel condition.


www.smh.com.au

Dragons lose two recruits in a week to leave playmaking cupboard bare

Season-ending injuries for a pair of Dragons summer signings has left Shane Flanagan with just two fit halves two months out from the start of the 2024 season.
www.smh.com.au www.smh.com.au
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Great news on several fronts

Cody stays with the club while they try to help him find a career after football

Club has an extra top 30 spot to fill
 
TheRev

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Was commenting on the JA version of this thread.. I think the article just casually mentioned the news from late 2023 where we signed Ramsey for 2025 in a good PR piece.. but nothing has changed on the 2024 front.. we are still waiting confirmation that we can drop him out of our 30 (thats my understanding).
 
Harry Bath

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TheRev said:
Was commenting on the JA version of this thread.. I think the article just casually mentioned the news from late 2023 where we signed Ramsey for 2025 in a good PR piece.. but nothing has changed on the 2024 front.. we are still waiting confirmation that we can drop him out of our 30 (thats my understanding).
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the NRL moves about as quickly as the Court system
 
Dragon David

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getsmarty said:

Cody Ramsey news: St George Illawarra Dragons fullback ruled out for the 2024 NRL season​


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It really is sad to see that Cody has been ruled out for 2024. I wonder if he will ever be able to play again as it appears that infections keep recurring requiring more treatment? He has been in and out of hospital quite a lot but is a lot better now says Flanno.

Happy that he is a dad and that he can focus on his family and hope that the club continues to help him out.

I hope that he can overcome this illness.
 
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