Gagai weeps over grandmother's passing

[1qaz]

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/2016/05/16/09/49/gagai-weeps-over-grandmothers-death

Newcastle fullback Dane Gagai’s family have revealed the real reason for his tears following the Knights' loss to Cronulla – he was mourning the loss of his grandmother just hours before the game.
The Knights star broke down and wept on the shoulder of teammate Tariq Sims in the aftermath of the side's 62-0 thumping to the Sharks, prompting commentators to suggest he was upset by the heavy defeat.
Gagai spoke briefly after the game to admit he was overcome by the fact it was indigenous round round and that he had many family members at the match.
However, a Gagai family member has told Wide World of Sports the star was in fact shattered by the passing of his paternal grandmother on Sunday morning.
The family were upset by reports Gagai's post-match tears were because of the Knights' loss with comments on social media criticising the Newcastle No.1 for his emotions adding to their grief.
The family member said Gagai's grandmother had died suddenly on Sunday morning, leaving the extended family in deep shock.
"Dane is definitely not one to cry over a football game. He was extremely close to his grandmother and she passed away yesterday morning before the game," the family member said.
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"So it was an extremely tough game for him and obviously all the praise to him for even taking the field yesterday afternoon.
"It's be an extremely tough time."
The family member, who did not wish to be identified, said reports the 25-year-old was upset by the loss had hit a raw nerve.
"It's making Dane out to be a crook and that he's crying over a football game when obviously it goes a whole lot deeper than that."
Gagai was among Newcastle's best players in a badly beaten side and narrowly missed out on a consolation try just before fulltime.
He fell to his haunches and began sobbing after the final siren before being consoled by Sims.
Speaking afterwards, Gagai kept the true reason for his emotions to himself.
"It'’s a tough one, it’s a tough pill to swallow,” he told Fox Sports.
"Especially at home, had all the fans turn up, indigenous round, we had everything to play for.
"We’re going to go through some tough times before we go through good."

What a champ. He felt like he let everyone down yesterday. Make him captain. Thoughts Fred?

 

[Spot On]

A lot to ask from Gagai and Lussick this weekend. Understandably, neither could have had their minds on the job. Big eftorts.

 

[Spot On]

Your grandmother as well iqaz?

 

[Frederick]

The family member, who did not wish to be identified

Does Dane know you blabbed to the media or did you go behind his back?

Gagai was among Newcastle's best players in a badly beaten side

Highest paid? Yes. Best? Definitely not. I still maintain that given the circumstances he should've withdrawn from the game. He was obviously not in the right frame of mind. If a close family member to me died hours before I start work, you better believe I'm not going to work because I won't be in the right headspace

 

[1qaz]

Gagai crying. f**k off. I'm sure he won't be crying when $50k lands in his bank account this month.

f**king useless merkin

Still waiting for an apology Fred you disrespectful @#$!

 

[perverse]

So you're the boss on how people should grieve then, Fred. Ridiculous. If he wanted to play, he should play. Hell, in a better team his teammates might have actually rallied around him. He did no worse than any other option we can put forward, and we're hardly in a position where we can turn a fit and experienced back down on game day.

I applaud him for showing up and doing his best under the circumstances. He was trying to help his teammates. It's somewhat unbelievable to me that you continue to stick the boot in.

 

[The Showstopper]

After the game there was a aura of grieving. Sharks fans were even a little unsure what had just gone down. I think they were pretty respectful when they could have been arseholes about it. As for us well it was distressing to see it all unfold. Gags deserves his time to grieve like anyone else. If indeed his Grandmother has passed then may she Rest In Peace.

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

I feel for the kid, but he shouldnt have been playing...

His head obviously wasnt in it and, if he showed up to keep his mind off it, we not a f*cking psych service. He could have had a run in reserves or just had the week off.

Its just unprofessional from everyone involved.

 

[Frederick]

So you're the boss on how people should grieve then, Fred. Ridiculous. If he wanted to play, he should play. Hell, in a better team his teammates might have actually rallied around him. He did no worse than any other option we can put forward, and we're hardly in a position where we can turn a fit and experienced back down on game day.

I applaud him for showing up and doing his best under the circumstances. He was trying to help his teammates. It's somewhat unbelievable to me that you continue to stick the boot in.

I've already said I feel for him with the loss of his grandmother. Losing a family member is never easy, and obviously people choose to cope in different ways.

But in saying that, rugby league is no longer a sport - it's a business. And Dane gets paid a lot of money to play at the top of his game, which he obviously didn't do on Sunday and (now) we all know why. You think he was doing the best thing by himself and his teammates on Sunday - that's fine. But I don't. I think that by playing with something huge and heavy weighing on his mind, he wasn't able to play to his potential, and he ended up doing a disservice to his teammates, to the coaching staff, to the club and to the fans.

You may not like or agree my opinion, and that's fine. Many won't, but there are many who will.

 

[Caped Crusader]

Highest paid? Yes. Best? Definitely not. I still maintain that given the circumstances he should've withdrawn from the game. He was obviously not in the right frame of mind. If a close family member to me died hours before I start work, you better believe I'm not going to work because I won't be in the right headspace

Can't agree with you here mate. Aside from holding the ball a couple of times when he might have been better passing it, Dane was pretty darn good in a team of plodders yesterday. Fella tried his guts out when others didn't

Maybe you need to Wiki the word stubborn .....

 

[1qaz]

Can't agree with you here mate. Aside from holding the ball a couple of times when he might have been better passing it, Dane was pretty darn good in a team of plodders yesterday. Fella tried his guts out when others didn't

Maybe you need to Wiki the word stubborn .....

Dane gave Sione plenty of good early ball yesterday.
I wonder where Sione will eventually end up?
Sione struggles to break the line even in his juniors he was more of a barge over carrying defenders close to the line sort of player.

 

[Spot On]

Your grandmother as well iqaz?

 

[perverse]

Plot twist: 1qaz is the grandmother.

 

[Caped Crusader]

Zombie nanna?

 

[Spot On]

Your grandmother as well iqaz?

I should point out that the above question is a sincere one and if in fact Dane and iqaz are related (cousins I believe was written in here) then obviously there is a fair chance iqaz should be receiving condolences for his loss as well.

 

[perverse]

Fair point, my joke was in pretty bad taste.

 

[Spot On]

Well iqaz hasn't really backed his claims up after being asked about them previously, over a long period of time and on multiple ocassions, and he has refused to answer some queries as to why he doesn't watch the Knights games when he has a cousin playing for them. This also begs the question of how he seemingly knows a lot of what happens in the Knights game from week to week without watching it.

This of course raises scepticism about him and possibly makes him an object of ridicule.

He could easily put it all to bed with some simple answers.

 

[1qaz]

Not the time or place mate.
If you really want you can private message me.

 

[Spot On]

As I said, there's a good chance you are grieving the loss of a grandmother as well. My condolences if this is the case.

 

[Dave_]

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