Thread: Cricketer Phillip Hughes

Originally Posted by disco man

A very nice touch by V8 Supercars.

V8 Supercars pay tribute to Phillip Hughes

Just had a look at the link.

Yes, very very nice touch.

Not taking anything away from the tragic circumstances from which a family has lost a son and brother, BUT:

The death of Phillip Hughes has become a media circus. I firmly believe that the vast majority of people that have been left "gutted" and other words to the effect, quite possibly never heard of him a month ago.

Why has this one tragic accident taken over, when just a day or so later, a young woman was killed playing hockey when struck by the ball?

I took a quick poll yesterday, and not one person could name the last member of our Armed Forces to die in combat. Nor could they name one police officer, firefighter, or ambulance officer to die while carrying out their duties.

Why is this particular accident any worse than any of the above? Why is it any worse than a construction worker being killed at work?

As I said, I am not trying to take anything away from his great career, but I do think we need to keep it in perspective.

Originally Posted by Basil135

Why is this particular accident any worse than any of the above? .

- lots of australians like cricket
- cricket is generally considered a gentlemen's game. non contact. the worst injury you could expect is a strained muscle or a case of sunburn.
- injuries are common in hockey
- injuries and death is expect in the defence force
- same with emergencies services


i think you are correct about this being a media circus.




ps. i cant name the last officer to die in SA, but if you go to the holden hill police station, you'll find their portraits in the front lobby.
if you take those portraits off the wall, you will find the bullet holes that killed them.

Next time one of our servicemen or women die doing their job overseas, we must bring them all home until they get over it. Not taking away from the sad time, but what is next, sainthood? Bob

I waited until after the funeral, to post this, out of respect for the young man, & his family, Bob


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OK ,let's leave it at that. I understand the other side as mentioned above. Any loss of life is tragic, so please let this thread lie and be as intended at the start. If you wish to continue with a wider ranging discussion please start a new thread. Jim

I can name the last 5 Vic police officers to die doing their job.

The sadness is over now its time to play. The Adelaide oval looks awesome the sun is shinning first ball has been bowled,life in Australia during cricket season is good. Shami is getting some good movement.