Robbo's story - Nick's brave sister

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Robbo's story - Nick's brave sister

Post: # 1161726Post saintnick12 »

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-n ... 6166195055

Seems this is the article Robbo was working on when he didn't do his shift at SEN tonight


"At the end of the day, a coach and a fitness adviser doesn't make a good football team, they're not the only ones who got us to two Grand Finals." Lenny Hayes. 27/9/2011.
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Post: # 1161727Post gringo »

Geez that sucks, no wonder he looks stressed this year. Hope she gets it fixed, scary stuff for anyone to deal with but she should be at an age that is about having fun and partying. Visiting one of those places with someone close is scarier than most things you have to deal with in life.


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Post: # 1161728Post SainterK »

I was waiting for this, I had heard something was happening off field and affecting a loved one.

Thoughts and prayers to Madeleine and the Riewoldt family, keep strong, I know you will because it comes with the surname.

Nice photo btw, he does look proud of his little sister.


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Things like this just prove that there are so many more important things other than footy!

All my wishes to Nicks sister and family!


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Post: # 1161732Post saintnick12 »

Interesting it was diagnosed at the start of last years finals

Imagine how much pressure he was under, not long back from injury etc, then all this in the family. Then all the other crap in the off season

I only heard this late in the season that his sister was unwell... I heard it was cancer - not quite reading this, but still very unwell...
Hope she is able to get the treatment she needs to get well


Agree its a lovely picture of them. Robbo seems to genuinely like Nick from the interactions I've heard from him and often defending him etc. Nick obviously agreed to do this interview with him....
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"At the end of the day, a coach and a fitness adviser doesn't make a good football team, they're not the only ones who got us to two Grand Finals." Lenny Hayes. 27/9/2011.
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Post: # 1161734Post matrix »

SainterK wrote:I was waiting for this, I had heard something was happening off field and affecting a loved one.

Thoughts and prayers to Madeleine and the Riewoldt family, keep strong, I know you will because it comes with the surname.

Nice photo btw, he does look proud of his little sister.
yeah
where'd we hear this, i cant remember?
heard too it was something personal and family

cheers for the link op


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Post: # 1161735Post stmac35 »

I'm surprised this was published. She has a public twitter account and has been quite open about being ill. I assumed that it was not being spoken about in the media out of respect...


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From a Carlton supporter;

I wish every blessing on Madelaine for a long and hnappy life.


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Post: # 1161740Post Enrico_Misso »

History repeats.

Can see why Nick was struggling on the field in last years finals.

Reminiscent of Stewie Lowe spending GF eve at his sisters bedside.
And Nicky's father dying a day (or two?) before the GF.

Talk about bad timing!


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stmac35 wrote:I'm surprised this was published. She has a public twitter account and has been quite open about being ill. I assumed that it was not being spoken about in the media out of respect...
True but the article is full of quotes from Nick and has a posed pic.
Would have been printed with his blessing


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I heard that the Riewoldt family actually found this out between last years two grand finals. Obviously Nick was distracted for the replay.

My best wishes go to Madelaine.

And Nick, you are a stong man to endure the last twelve months. A worthy leader of our club.


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Best Wishes to Nick, Madelaine and the extended Riewoldt family !!


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Post: # 1162355Post patientladysaint »

Sigh ! He really is simply THE BEST ! Hoping Nicks sister makes a full recovery. Wishing you a great 2012 Nick - in both your private and professional life.


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Enrico_Misso wrote:History repeats.

Can see why Nick was struggling on the field in last years finals.

Reminiscent of Stewie Lowe spending GF eve at his sisters bedside.
And Nicky's father dying a day (or two?) before the GF.

Talk about bad timing!
Yes that was s***.

All the best to Nicks sister.


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Post: # 1163312Post I Love Peter Kiel »

Yeah, great interview. Brought it all back.
It's funny when you weigh up the sort of people Nick and his sister are compared to that low-life KD.
It's good to hear that Nick just laughs it off now.


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PS love the avatar ralphy!


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Great memories of this game.

Check out Sean Ralphsmith!



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Post: # 1163777Post stairwaytoheaven »

I see brave battles go on everyday in my workplace.
The families are drawn together and are so tight knit .
The strongest of them all is the one battling the illness, the inner strenght they have to accept their illness is just unbelieveable, they are often the strong ones and get us all through our daily tasks.
All the best to the Riewoldt Family.


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I Love Peter Kiel wrote:Great memories of this game.

Check out Sean Ralphsmith!

i forgot how much craig devonport looked like jason donovan.


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I Love Peter Kiel wrote:PS love the avatar ralphy!
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