RIP Lance Thompson

[retch]

Shocking news.

My thoughts go out to his family.

 

[carcharias]

It is a shame that all the footage I’ve seen on the news is of the Brown slapping Barrett incident.

Lance was a bloody tough footy player
Played his guts out for the Dragons and for the sharks.

I met him once
It was at a pre season bbq before his first game for the Sharks
I got the impression his heart wasn’t in it and that he was a bit embarrassed to be in Sharks colours.
Which I can totally understand.
He was a through and through Dragon.

Anyway he proved me wrong with his professionalism when he did play for the Sharks.
A bloody tough player.

I’m thinking the local derby can now be
Steve Rogers cup at Shark park
Lance Thompson cup at Kogarah

 

[Dave_]

Played hard and had a good offload. Had a few years where he was right up there as one of the better forwards in the NRL. Unlucky not to get higher rep honours. Horrible for his daughter...RIP

 

[JJ]

Speechless, what can you say - what a tragedy for him and his family - just unbelievably sad

 

[PARRA_FAN]

I didnt watch that episode of the Fan then but just saw that bit with Thomo online. It wasnt that long ago it was recorded and looked so happy to talk about his playing days and everything.

He was mostly known for his time at the Dragons but mentioned he enjoyed his time at Cronulla.

I remember at the timehe was a manager of a few of the players whilst still playing. Kevin Kingston was one of them dont know the others but that so good of him looking after the young guys coming through.

He reminded of the old school footy players. A tough player who gave 100% each week no matter who he played for.

He will be missed

 

[Desert Qlder]

Never paid him a huge amount of attention as he didn't play for my club. But from a distance he seemed to represent all that is good about Rugby League.

I would like to see the NRL memorialise him with some kind of perpetual trophy for community service/leadership/general good blokeness.

 

[This Year?]

I'm shattered after hearing that my favourite saint is gone. Lance was the epitome of tough and always played in the spirit of the game. His love for saints and rugby league was there for all to see, even when he played for the sharks.

What a sad day and a huge loss for rugby league and it brings a tear to my eyes seeing so many posts in his honour.

My heart goes out to his family and friends and I hope the club honours him as the champion that he is.

 

[Vic Mackey]

It’s not often that a guy who bled for one club is liked by fans of all other clubs, the kind words aren’t just because he passed, it’s all genuine.

Will be a very emotional day at Kogarah on Sunday.

 

[The Charlatan]

It’s not often that a guy who bled for one club is liked by fans of all other clubs, the kind words aren’t just because he passed, it’s all genuine.

Will be a very emotional day at Kogarah on Sunday.

Yep, hopefully the Dragons honour one of their favourite sons both on and off the field.

 

[King hit]

Lot of my earliest memories of the Dragons involve Thompson running up hard for the Red V. Found him easy to spot on the field due to his red hair. One of the best never to play for NSW/Australia.

 

[Whino]

Thats a shame I always liked him.
RIP Lance.

 

[Jason Maher]

RIP Big Red. One of those players you couldn't help but love because there was no bullshit with him. Just 100% effort every time.

 

[STORM.99/07]

RIP Lance. Sincere condolences go out to his Family,friends, .

 

[Slackboy72]

I’m thinking the local derby can now be
Steve Rogers cup at Shark park
Lance Thompson cup at Kogarah

Both great players and clubmen.
I'll never forget watching Steve walking off the field with a broken jaw in the season opener.

 

[Crazyperpman]

I remember watching Lance play first grade as a 17 year old and there was a BewHaHa. Lance didn't take a backward step. I remember Sterlo saying imagine this kid in the playground at school.

By all reports he continued to mentor and manage young players post football and the kids in my local area play for the Lance Thompson Cup.

Absolute champion bloke who was loved by all and will be missed.

RIP Big Fella.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Never met him but he always came across as a decent fella, A good footballer too.
RIP Lance you will be sadly missed.

 

[GongPanther]

To the Thompson family and his friends,commiserations on your loss.

R.I.P.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Very sad to hear. Way too young. Condolences to his friends and family

 

[Front-Rower]

Reflecting on this today with a friend, and we agreed it just goes to show how fickle human life is when a supposedly healthy, fit young man can just die like this. It’s tragic.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

A good, hard, no-nonsense second rower. None of this running lines in one corridor out wide shit.

RIP Thommo.