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R.I.P. Jim Stynes

  • 19-03-2012 11:08PM
    #1
    Stavro Mueller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,673 ✭✭✭


    Have just seen on a news feed that Jim Stynes lost his battle against cancer :(


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  • #2
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,074 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    R.I.P


  • #3
    thee glitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,294 ✭✭✭thee glitz


    RIP

    http://www.smh.com.au/afl/melbourne-demons/jim-stynes-dead-at-45-20120320-1vgdr.html
    Former Melbourne footballer Jim Stynes has died, aged 45.

    Stynes' wife Sam confirmed the AFL legend passed away at 8.20am "in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by friends and family".

    "Jim was pain free, dignified and peaceful. (His children) Matisse and Tiernan were present," Sam Stynes wrote in a statement posted on Facebook.


  • #4
    Auvers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,987 ✭✭✭Auvers


    RIP Jim

    but sorry had to google him

    *James "Jim" Stynes OAM (born 23 April 1966, died 20 March 2012) was an Irish former professional Australian rules footballer who was a businessman, philanthropist, writer, youth worker, qualified teacher, co-founder of The Reach Foundation [1] and from 2008, the chairman of Melbourne Football Club.

    for anyone else who never heard of him

    *wiki


  • #5
    busyliving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭busyliving


    The Greatest Irishman down under...RIP


  • #6
    To Alcohol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 526 ✭✭✭To Alcohol


    RIP


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  • #7
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 33,615 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Oh golly - I know less than nothing about Aussie football, but I remember seeing a documentary about this guy and his fight with cancer and it was really moving.

    RIP.


  • #8
    JoeGil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭JoeGil


    Terrible news. RIP Jim.


  • #9
    Southern Hero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Southern Hero


    RIP legend


  • #10
    mikedragon32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭mikedragon32


    RIP Jim.

    He went to my school and his brother was in my class. He was a gent and very highly regarded.


  • #11
    Duckworth_Luas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,746 ✭✭✭Duckworth_Luas


    RIP


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  • #12
    baldbear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,665 ✭✭✭baldbear


    Rip. a decent man who helped alot of people with depression.


  • #13
    Sham Courtney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Sham Courtney


    R.I.P. Jim. A great man, heard plenty of stories of him. A pure legend.


  • #14
    drumlover22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭drumlover22


    Jesus, R.I.P Jim. Great Aussie Footballer, sad to see him lose his battle


  • #15
    MickySticks
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,177 ✭✭✭MickySticks


    RIP


  • #16
    ColeTrain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,681 ✭✭✭ColeTrain


    Watched that documentary about his battle. Seemed a great guy.

    R.I.P


  • #17
    Smartly Dressed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 555 ✭✭✭Smartly Dressed


    Absolute legend.


  • #18
    Bob the Seducer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Bob the Seducer


    One of the best known and most respected Aussie Rules players, gave it his all in his fight against cancer.

    R.I.P. Jim


  • #19
    policarp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭policarp


    R.I.P. Jim. . .


  • #20
    mr.jingle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,404 ✭✭✭mr.jingle


    A true battler on and off the pitch, may he rest in peace


  • #21
    galwayrush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,816 ✭✭✭✭galwayrush


    Very sad loss. His battle was a great inspiration for my wife. R.I.P.


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  • #22
    JerryHandbag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭JerryHandbag


    So sad, RIP. People may remember his brother Brian who won an All Ireland with Dublin in 95


  • #23
    Joe10000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭Joe10000


    A brave man.

    R.I.P.


  • #24
    The Snipe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭The Snipe


    RIP Jim, may your memory live on as inspiration for those who else may be plagued with their own aflictions.


  • #25
    glenkeeran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭glenkeeran


    A ambassador to your country and a true giant, RIP and all our thoughts are with your family.....


  • #26
    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    Watch his documentary even if you're not familiar with him. Inspiring stuff.


  • #27
    tayto lover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 57,077 ✭✭✭✭tayto lover


    R.I.P. a true gentleman.


  • #28
    garbanzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 745 ✭✭✭garbanzo


    I heard an hour ago via a buddy in London who'd heard from a buddy in Melbourne. Just rang another buddy in Cleveland Ohio to break the news. We knew Jim from growing up in Rathfarnham as he lived fairly near to me. Also played football with him with Ballyboden St Endas as a kid. A thorough 24 carat gentleman. Desparate sad for his family. Terrible to see a guy go at a similar age to you. Time to go upstairs and hug the wife and kids and tell them I love them. Presume there'll be a service in the Church of the Holy Spirit in Ballyroan. Ar dheis lámh Dé a raibh a h-anam dhilis.


  • #29
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    This will bring a tear to a glass eye..



    R.I.P. young man.


  • #30
    Ken.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,898 ✭✭✭✭Ken.


    I thought i read somewhere recently that he was winning his battle with cancer. This came as a shock when i checked rte's website a while ago. R.I.P.


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  • #31
    ceegee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,242 ✭✭✭ceegee


    One of Irelands sporting greats. Moved half way across the globe at 18 to take up a new sport, ended up winning a Brownlow (footballer of the year) as well as setting a record of 244 consecutive matches (having played through various injuries)

    His dignity and bravery when dealing with illness were an inspiration, and he will be greatly missed both here and in his adopted homeland


    RIP Jim


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