R.I.P. Jim Stynes

grenache · 20-03-2012 12:56AM

A great ambassador for Ireland down under, terrific athlete, and always came across as a very nice and down to earth guy. He seemed to have a very positive outlook on life, despite his ilness.

My sympathy to this family and friends.

RIP Jim.

BackScrub · 20-03-2012 01:13AM

Very sad news.

A great ambassador for Ireland. RIP Jim.

Meauldsegosha · 20-03-2012 01:42AM

I'm saddened to hear the news of Jim's passing. My thoughts are with his friends and family at this.

He was a fine example of a sportsman and gentleman.

RIP

copacetic · 20-03-2012 01:50AM

That's some really bad news, he fought hard and gave a lot of people hope.

R.I.P Jim.

mathepac · 20-03-2012 01:59AM

It only seems like yesterday that he was galloping around on the Dublin minor football team. RIP Jim, God's blessings on you and on your family. They seem to be organising a state funeral for him in Oz. A guy who made a huge positive impression on all he encountered.

AngryBollix · 20-03-2012 02:01AM

He always seemed like a decent bloke.I knew he'd been unwell but have only just heard of his death.

Sad news

Sundy · 20-03-2012 02:07AM

I never realised how big he was out here until I visited the MCG and they had a room named after him. Only about 10 others get that honour and they are all Australian.

laughter189 · 20-03-2012 02:07AM

R.I.P Jim -You had some great games

Leejo · 20-03-2012 02:15AM

Frida Echoing Headphone wrote: »

This will bring a tear to a glass eye..

R.I.P. young man.

If anyone can find the documentary online will you stick it up here? It's not on RTE player unfortunately. Alternatively if RTE do show it over the next few days I'd advise anyone who hasn't seen it to give it a watch. Powerful stuff.

You get an idea of how highly regarded he was the world over when Lance Armstrong is tweeting about his death.

RIP

Auvers · 20-03-2012 02:21AM

I have been reading quite a bit about the man since i saw this thread on AH, as per the post on the front page

seemed a real gentleman, I must get him docu and take a look

cant believe he escaped my attention

happyoutscan · 20-03-2012 02:46AM

RIP.

LH Pathe · 20-03-2012 03:41AM

aw crap

I remember the docu and thought he'd beat it

RIP Jim.. you'll be missed anyhow.

Jacksquat · 20-03-2012 04:00AM

RIP

Pride Fighter · 20-03-2012 04:18AM

RIP to a hero and a legend.

TheUsual · 20-03-2012 04:26AM

Ah that's very sad news.
Thought he was over it. Young family as well.

jimthemental · 20-03-2012 10:37AM

Amazing outpouring of grief over his passing here in Oz. Just speaks multitudes about his achievements and his character.

RIP

daveyboy_1ie · 20-03-2012 12:31PM

RIP

John 3:7 · 21-03-2012 11:42AM

RIP Jim. Having lived in Melbourne recently, it is really is hard to describe the esteem in which this guy was held among all ozzies, but especially in Melbourne. The whole of Melbourne would have gladly followed this man into battle, and I think in a way they did. RIP Jimmy Stynes. Legend.

kfallon · 21-03-2012 11:51AM

An absolute legend! RIP

Gun_Slinger · 21-03-2012 04:22PM

The documentary is on youtube now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9eEaQGkzq4

Iwannahurl · 21-03-2012 10:57PM

I don't remember ever hearing about Jim Stynes before. Mind you, he left Ireland to start his career in AFL in 1984, so it's hardly surprising that he didn't have such a massive profile in Ireland.

I'm absolutely astonished at the Aussie response to his death.

Clearly he was a legend and very highly regarded. The Age newspaper in Melbourne dedicated their whole front page to him, and even had a 10-page special supplement. The premier of Victoria offered a state funeral, and the Stynes family accepted.

I can't recall having seen the likes of it in Ireland, except for a major political figure.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tuesday-state-funeral-for-stynes-20120321-1vjxd.html

R.I.P. Jim Stynes

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