Terrible news, Lance Thompson passes away overnight

[sea dragon]

Lance was a Dragons legend.
I recall the time he took a pay cut so the club could recruit/retain other players.
You don't see too many players doing that these days.
RIP Lance, you will be sorely missed.

 

[Jersey No 14]

God Speed my Red Headed Friend

 

[Itsamansgame]

Lance you always brought your best,your loved ones could not wish for a better Angel to watch over them.
Your mind can rest now champion and may it rest in peace.
From this Rabbitoh........RESPECT!

 

[Gareth67]

What a huge loss , a hell of a tough no nosence player with a big heart , always gave his all to his beloved Dragons . Hope that the club can commemorate him in some way as a parting gesture to one of their best - rest peacefully red Dragon.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Very sad news.
RIP Thommo.

Life is short.

Geez, that heaven 17 is getting stronger by the year. Play well and strong Thommo.

 

[dragonssamy61]

I am shocked and upset that Lance has pass away.
A true Saints legend.
And a great mate.
So said to here you have passed away way to early mate.
Love your work both on and off the park.
May God grant you peace big red.
Always loved by everyone.
Please all say a pray for his family and friends.
This is a said said day.
Loved you big fellow rest in peace

 

[hewi]

I was just looking at the photo posted earlier of him carrying his young daughter, lovely looking girl, I’ve teared up so sad. A premiership for Lance please.

 

[Dragsters]

Tragic news.

Was my favourite ranga to ever wear the Big Red V.

Rest in peace champion...

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

I was just looking at the photo posted earlier of him carrying his young daughter, lovely looking girl, I’ve teared up so sad. A premiership for Lance please.

Don't know if we can give Lance a premiership or not but l certainly hope the club can do better than black duct-tape hopelessly applied around the sleeve arm.

You would think someone with just a bit of extra nous could come up with a proper stretch cloth type arm band to respectfully salute those we are paying respect to.

Sorry, I just think duct tape is a cheap and nasty representation.

 

[dragonssamy61]

The problem is that most arm band will be very hot and could cut the blood supply.
But agree with you kob

 

[Mark D]

Really saddened to wake to this... Along with Brad Mackay LT was my favourite Dragons player of that era ... Tough as nails , uncompromising and he absolutely loved the Red V... hope the boys and Kogarah do him proud this weekend... RIP big Red

 

[Dragon Blood]

Wow so sad to hear!!!!!!!

Apart from the memories on field, My fondest memory of Lance as a kid was him hogging the Tekken II video game at Video Ezy at South Hurstville and gnarling at anyone who told him to get off. He went to Blakehurst High and was good mates with my younger brother.

Thanks for the memories Champ. RIP and I'm sure Saint George will look after you up there.

Condolences to his family, he was a great bloke.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Sad news, a great guy who invested so much passion into the club & the game..

Hits hard to Dragons fans of all ages..

Obviously conflicting reports as it’s developing news, but if it was depression releated, you only need to see the outpouring of grief around the country to see that no matter how dark it is in your own mind, people outsidedo care..

If you’re not okay, tell someone.

Well put Muzby

 

[St Georgio]

EADED CULT HERO LANCE THOMPSON

“I met him twice. He always played above his weight,” Bennett said.

“He played in a very courageous way. He was pretty much the heart and soul of the Dragons in his era.”

 

[OzDragon]

I'm surprised just how much of a kick in the guts this news is.

Really hope there's a big crowd on Sunday to give Thommo the send off he always deserved. Gonna be a tough day.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Sad news. He was a great player and played with plenty of ticker. You could see how much pride he had in the jersey each time he took a hit up or tackled someone. RIP Lance.

 

[This Year?]

Devastated after hearing the news. The tributes here and in the main forum are touching as well. Lance was one of my favourite players because of his love for saints and rugby league. It's so hard to find the words that do justice to his memory today.

 

[sco22]

Jesus very sad news Thommo a champion bloke very passionate with the Saints.

RIP Lance

 

[2010Dragons]

One of my all times favourite Dragons player.
Tough as nails and he had the biggest passion and love for the big red V.
He should have never left the Dragons and should have been a one club legend with the Dragons.

RIP Lance.

 

[red rocket]

One of my all times favourite Dragons player.
Tough as nails and he had the biggest passion and love for the big red V.
He should have never left the Dragons and should have been a one club legend with the Dragons.

Feel gutted thommo you were a legend gunna have a few cold ones for ya tonight