Paddy Ryder takes personal leave

[supersaints2]

That’s a long post

Is that be best you can do BM? ... didn’t know there was a problem with someone giving a detailed reply to your myopic post
sometimes we should respect other people’s opinions .. particularly when they are factual

[SAINT-LEE]

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/saints-r ... -c-2323851

Headline: Indigenous AFL player Paddy Ryder granted personal leave
Why is he described as Indigenous player Paddy Ryder?

I don't recall reading "Anglo Saxon" key forward Max King injured by golf ball

I dont know why you have stated this, I dont know your motives.

But, you are absolutely correct.

As an Australian with Aboriginal heritage I can state that the Federal government, the National Aboriginal Council, Australian Social Workers Association, PACFA, UAW, all universities and on and on agree and recommend ceasing LABELLING.

Who are you referring to? The fat guy, the short chinese girl, the Aboriginal woman, the gay guy, the old man, etc etc.

It's actually considered racist to label people based on race.

We are sick of it. His name is Paddy. Not black Paddy.

[Vortex]

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/saints-r ... -c-2323851

Headline: Indigenous AFL player Paddy Ryder granted personal leave
Why is he described as Indigenous player Paddy Ryder?

I don't recall reading "Anglo Saxon" key forward Max King injured by golf ball

I dont know why you have stated this, I dont know your motives.

But, you are absolutely correct.

As an Australian with Aboriginal heritage I can state that the Federal government, the National Aboriginal Council, Australian Social Workers Association, PACFA, UAW, all universities and on and on agree and recommend ceasing LABELLING.

Who are you referring to? The fat guy, the short chinese girl, the Aboriginal woman, the gay guy, the old man, etc etc.

It's actually considered racist to label people based on race.

We are sick of it. His name is Paddy. Not black Paddy.

Well said. The education process has arguably only begun.

[The Fireman]

awesome..so I won't be called "old" Fireman anymore ?

[saynta]

awesome..so I won't be called "old" Fireman anymore ?

And dudley will be severely restricted.

[Joffa Burns]

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/saints-r ... -c-2323851

Headline: Indigenous AFL player Paddy Ryder granted personal leave
Why is he described as Indigenous player Paddy Ryder?

I don't recall reading "Anglo Saxon" key forward Max King injured by golf ball

I dont know why you have stated this, I dont know your motives.

No motive, it just struck me as odd that he would be referred as such.

To me that could have been terminology that Indigenous Australians were proud to be referred as or quite the opposite, hence the question - Why is he described as Indigenous player Paddy Ryder?

I would actually like to know the answer.

[Joffa Burns]

awesome..so I won't be called "old" Fireman anymore ?

Prefer elderly?

Middle age
period of human adulthood that immediately precedes the onset of old age. Though the age period that defines middle age is somewhat arbitrary, differing greatly from person to person, it is generally defined as being between the ages of 40 and 60.

Elderly
period of human adulthood that immediately follows middle age commencing at 60.

To me the most demeaning word in the English language is spritely.
Call me anything you wish but once I start being referred as spritely it's all over as far as I am concerned.

[shanegrambeau]

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/saints-r ... -c-2323851

Headline: Indigenous AFL player Paddy Ryder granted personal leave
Why is he described as Indigenous player Paddy Ryder?

I don't recall reading "Anglo Saxon" key forward Max King injured by golf ball

I dont know why you have stated this, I dont know your motives.

But, you are absolutely correct.

As an Australian with Aboriginal heritage I can state that the Federal government, the National Aboriginal Council, Australian Social Workers Association, PACFA, UAW, all universities and on and on agree and recommend ceasing LABELLING.

Who are you referring to? The fat guy, the short chinese girl, the Aboriginal woman, the gay guy, the old man, etc etc.

It's actually considered racist to label people based on race.

We are sick of it. His name is Paddy. Not black Paddy.

Story in Herald Sun this week. (This is 100% legit)

Title: Boozehound, bonghead ran cannabis crop house

Story: A Melton dole bludger who slammed down 30 beers a day has admitted to running a sophisticated cannabis growing racket. ...

Labeling? Those poor Melton folks, at least they are sophisticated.

“Slammin’ them down” Sounds like a Beastie Boys lyric.

They articles are written by clever types and they know what buttons they press.
Boozehead, bonghead, bludger, slammed down, ....but ‘sophisticated’.

[markp]

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/saints-r ... -c-2323851

Headline: Indigenous AFL player Paddy Ryder granted personal leave
Why is he described as Indigenous player Paddy Ryder?

I don't recall reading "Anglo Saxon" key forward Max King injured by golf ball

I dont know why you have stated this, I dont know your motives.

No motive, it just struck me as odd that he would be referred as such.

To me that could have been terminology that Indigenous Australians were proud to be referred as or quite the opposite, hence the question - Why is he described as Indigenous player Paddy Ryder?

I would actually like to know the answer.

I'd say the inference of the article is that he's getting time off relating to cultural considerations, so they deemed it relevant.

[B.M]

So the borders were open at various stages between November and March?!

[CQ SAINT]

So the borders were open at various stages between November and March?!

Not for a guy recovering from injury and serious about that recovery and his preseason fitness.

He'd have missed a massive chunk of his preparation, sitting in quarantine, with little control over his diet, training and wellbeing. Not to mention the heightened risk of COVID infection.

The inconvenience of the timing to leave now, is the lesser of two evils.

[Joffa Burns]

So the borders were open at various stages between November and March?!

Not for a guy recovering from injury and serious about that recovery and his preseason fitness.

He'd have missed a massive chunk of his preparation, sitting in quarantine, with little control over his diet, training and wellbeing. Not to mention the heightened risk of COVID infection.

The inconvenience of the timing to leave now, is the lesser of two evils.

Simplistically for me the choice is a player missing family and feeling low playing the first three games or having him come back say round 4 mentally alert, feeling cared for and supported by the club and ready to give his all.

No brainer.

I remember a parents talk I attended from an Australian Olympic sports psychologist and she discussed they had conducted a survey around Olympic athletes and what they craved most from their coaches and the response was "CARE".

[SAINT-LEE]

awesome..so I won't be called "old" Fireman anymore ?

No, that would be ageism.

But we could still call you a bastard if that helps, nothing more Aussie than that.


Really, I don't get offended, I'm old, fat and balding.
But I do understand it can be hurtful to some people to use labels, so I am working on changing.

The stuff we know hurts we need to stop, e.g. sexual identity, race, etc.

[CQ SAINT]

So the borders were open at various stages between November and March?!

Not for a guy recovering from injury and serious about that recovery and his preseason fitness.

He'd have missed a massive chunk of his preparation, sitting in quarantine, with little control over his diet, training and wellbeing. Not to mention the heightened risk of COVID infection.

The inconvenience of the timing to leave now, is the lesser of two evils.

Simplistically for me the choice is a player missing family and feeling low playing the first three games or having him come back say round 4 mentally alert, feeling cared for and supported by the club and ready to give his all.

No brainer.

I remember a parents talk I attended from an Australian Olympic sports psychologist and she discussed they had conducted a survey around Olympic athletes and what they craved most from their coaches and the response was "CARE".

That makes sense Joffa, however, his brother Bradden commented on Facebook

'There’s a lot of comments already about paddy missing the first few games saying why wait until the season is about to start, the reason behind that is because ratts wanted him to be as fit as he could for the season. Paddy’s had a hard and difficult past year and seeing his family will be the best thing for him, we haven’t seen him in almost 2 years. This will be refreshing for him and he’ll be back hungrier and ready to go.'

When someone commented that there may be more to it Bradden replied

'being my brother I think I’d know if he wasn’t planning on returning mate.'

And later,

'Port Adelaide didn’t give him this kind of support when he needed time away, he’ll repay the club and supporters on the field. Cheers guys'

As for whether Bradden is his brother, there is certainly a good resemblance if you look at his profile pictures.

[The Fireman]

Has the club any idea on when or if Ryder will return ????

What is going on ???

[Milne]

He'll return when he's right to go.

Let's support him while he gets himself right to play again.

[skeptic]

So the borders were open at various stages between November and March?!

Not for a guy recovering from injury and serious about that recovery and his preseason fitness.

He'd have missed a massive chunk of his preparation, sitting in quarantine, with little control over his diet, training and wellbeing. Not to mention the heightened risk of COVID infection.

The inconvenience of the timing to leave now, is the lesser of two evils.

Simplistically for me the choice is a player missing family and feeling low playing the first three games or having him come back say round 4 mentally alert, feeling cared for and supported by the club and ready to give his all.

No brainer.

I remember a parents talk I attended from an Australian Olympic sports psychologist and she discussed they had conducted a survey around Olympic athletes and what they craved most from their coaches and the response was "CARE".

That makes sense Joffa, however, his brother Bradden commented on Facebook

'There’s a lot of comments already about paddy missing the first few games saying why wait until the season is about to start, the reason behind that is because ratts wanted him to be as fit as he could for the season. Paddy’s had a hard and difficult past year and seeing his family will be the best thing for him, we haven’t seen him in almost 2 years. This will be refreshing for him and he’ll be back hungrier and ready to go.'

When someone commented that there may be more to it Bradden replied

'being my brother I think I’d know if he wasn’t planning on returning mate.'

And later,

'Port Adelaide didn’t give him this kind of support when he needed time away, he’ll repay the club and supporters on the field. Cheers guys'

As for whether Bradden is his brother, there is certainly a good resemblance if you look at his profile pictures.

I think I’m on the same page...

This guy first popped up (to my notice at least) following the Bulldogs final win and Paddy’s injury

His posts are completely unsensationalised, generally complimentary and he doesn’t give too much away. If he’s a faker, he’s very dedicated to the lie in a not overly provocative, or attention seeking manner

I take it at face value

[Enrico_Misso]

Paddy, where the f*** are you?

[perfectionist]

If he's suffering from depression he should quit. If he's homesick, he should grow up - he's 33, not 3.

[bobmurray]

If he's suffering from depression he should quit. If he's homesick, he should grow up - he's 33, not 3.

I hope the club doesn't offer him a new contract at years end, I think he's done.

[WellardSaint]

Tom Browne reported that Paddy's back in Melbourne on Monday or Tuesday? He'll need at least one game in VFL or intraclub?

[The_Dud]

Having a full team available wouldn’t have made a difference the last 2 weeks with that level of effort.

[SaintPav]

Having a full team available wouldn’t have made a difference the last 2 weeks with that level of effort.

Sad, but true.

[The Fireman]

If he was watching that game , would it urge him to return or give us the arse all together ?

[Ghost Like]

Good question. Personally I hope he was watching.