@madarichards Forwards have the Coleman, midfielders have the Brownlow, no award for best defender. Spud was the visionary that came up with the Golden Fist idea.
Yes its sad and tragic but lets not go overboard with our reactions. The golden fist was a comedy award part of who spud was. There is no doubt backman need their own award just like every other team sport has. However There are far better backman to name it after then spud. Im sure he would think the same way.
I watched it halfway last night but all week I was shattered and I have mental health issues that I'm trying to work on but every time it brings to tears but Danny you won't be forgotten a great interview
Mike from Canada: folks i have to say that this is an incredible interview and so valuable to us who are fighting with demons every day. Kudos to these two men talking about such an important topic. Kudos to Fox and the interviewer for providing this program and thank you to TH-cam ...so many to thank for this gift.
We need to tell people how much we care for them and how much they are valued to us all, whilst they are still here. There is still too little of that done even in these days of more ‘awareness’. This is a sensitive, loving and poignant testament to a great and unique man, sincere thoughts to family, friends and all of you guys that were closest to Spud. The football world and indeed the entire community is now that much the poorer. RIP Spud.
I had a close friend who was always the life of the party a character larger than life and always “On” in public. Because I knew him better than most I did see his dark moods. I was 2 states away when he took his life. When I look back I now see that his many friends and there were many fed off his always on energy as he did theirs. I think my generation (71 yo) and perhaps Gary and Jason’s think we are taking care of each other, but, I think we do not get to the depths of maybe understanding mental illness as today’s generation, who air their problems coping without fear. I’m trying to be as sensitive as I can here, however I think the blokey culture of the older generations can learn a lot from the younger generation in dealing with mental illness. RIP Danny Frawley and my best wishes his family and close friends... hope I did not offend anyone with my comment
@@Baydzone Second this, and I further say that the original comment is needed, appropriate, and very timely given the context of this and the generational differences involved in it.
I think people like Danny (and myself) are just more emotional, for good AND for bad.... it can be very good for making other people feel good but it can be very bad when other people who just don't understand the depth of emotion, and it can be painfully embarrassing.... it feels very raw, like a huge open wound, not very macho but it comes from a place of love.
Dr. Weird it’s a very complex subject and I believe like Jason Dunstall almost impossible to understand. I do hope Danny’s death does not result in “ Very sad, but life goes on “ and the subject is swept under the carpet until the next tragedy occurs. Again I’m not trying to upset anyone it’s just that Danny was such an enormous character hopefully his real legacy will be to encourage us all to discuss what in the human condition can lead us to take such tragic action. I don’t know the answer...again RIP DANNY
Very well said Mark, people need to understand that it's ok to show emotion, actually it's good.....It's best to let it out and let people know. Talk about you feelings peeps, men and women should talk about our feelings.
SilentHotdog28 yeah obviously that’s what I’m saying it’s sad that it’s gotten big now and everyone is showing love now when he need all this love before he passed
They made some great memories on triple M on Saturday afternoon. It will be coming up to 2 years in a couple of months it still feels surreal that he’s gone.
Absolutely - they should present the Frawley Medal on Brownlow night and the winner gets to push the button on the Golden Fist at the end of their speech.
Perhaps it's inappropriate to speculate, but from all I'm hearing I wonder if Spud had bipolar. Such extremes of manic, high behaviour; the disorganised language of his texts; the gambling; and then the other end of it. I know I shouldn't speculate, but I say this to discourage people from speculating that it was straightforward depression that caused this.
Obviously these Two are Frawley mates, but the Deceased can't Speak. So I am not fully agreeing with the direction this has taken. These blokes must Respect Danny and not encourage quick or short conclusions.
It's a shame he couldn't feel/absorb the love and support from his family and social groups.. I really feel sorry for his loved ones..... Spud's given them an absolute life sentence....They're gonna have to remember day to day, especially on milestone days like birthdays and holiday periods..... Whether your struggling or not.... Spud decided the land of the living wasn't worth it anymore... What a crazy disease, where someone like spud Frawley with all his advantages/opportunities/blessings ( 3 daughters, wife, great AFL community, earning a living doing something your passionate about instead of slaving the 9-5 like most of us ) Maybe he didn't love others as much as others loved him. A selfish act really... Sometimes we don't live our lives for ourselves, our lives are meant to be lived for others.... especially our family members... A sad story, but a cop out nonetheless.
I have an ex, my 16 year old daughter and my brother in law all have depression and mental health issues, and because I’ve never had it I don’t understand it either, I don’t get how someone who contemplates suicide or goes thru with it doesn’t stop to think how selfish it is for the ones who love you are the ones who suffer most, it’s a permanent solution to a short term problem, I just can’t understand the mindset
Chris Serong Great that he is honest about it because a hell of a lot of people don’t understand and that’s ok. It’s not as simple an issue as people think
I hope that the AFL will create an award like the Brownlow or Coleman for backline players and name it after spud. RIP
The Golden Fist!!!!
Over 65,000 signatures to make the Golden Fist a Brownlow night award. Hope the AFL listens to the people.
@madarichards Forwards have the Coleman, midfielders have the Brownlow, no award for best defender. Spud was the visionary that came up with the Golden Fist idea.
madarichards mate what is wrong with you why shouldn’t they make one named after him he was a legend of the afl and absolutely deserves it
Yes its sad and tragic but lets not go overboard with our reactions. The golden fist was a comedy award part of who spud was. There is no doubt backman need their own award just like every other team sport has. However There are far better backman to name it after then spud. Im sure he would think the same way.
Brave effort from these 2 men to sit there and talk about this.
Well done to Garry and Jason for this. Outstanding from the both of you.
that was wonderful interview in what is a devastating time
He was one one of only a few men who could make me laugh, and one of only 2 who made me cry, the first was my fathers passing, RIP potato man
god this is from the heart..
I watched it halfway last night but all week I was shattered and I have mental health issues that I'm trying to work on but every time it brings to tears but Danny you won't be forgotten a great interview
Best thing about spud he just makes you laugh. R.I.P SPUD.
Mike from Canada: folks i have to say that this is an incredible interview and so valuable to us who are fighting with demons every day. Kudos to these two men talking about such an important topic. Kudos to Fox and the interviewer for providing this program and thank you to TH-cam ...so many to thank for this gift.
All the best Michael, trust, you are OK.
We need to tell people how much we care for them and how much they are valued to us all, whilst they are still here. There is still too little of that done even in these days of more ‘awareness’. This is a sensitive, loving and poignant testament to a great and unique man, sincere thoughts to family, friends and all of you guys that were closest to Spud. The football world and indeed the entire community is now that much the poorer. RIP Spud.
I had a close friend who was always the life of the party a character larger than life and always “On” in public. Because I knew him better than most I did see his dark moods. I was 2 states away when he took his life.
When I look back I now see that his many friends and there were many fed off his always on energy as he did theirs. I think my generation (71 yo) and perhaps Gary and Jason’s think we are taking care of each other, but, I think we do not get to the depths of maybe understanding mental illness as today’s generation, who air their problems coping without fear.
I’m trying to be as sensitive as I can here, however I think the blokey culture of the older generations can learn a lot from the younger generation in dealing with mental illness. RIP Danny Frawley and my best wishes his family and close friends... hope I did not offend anyone with my comment
You didn't offend me, you and your comment is loving and comes from a place of help. It helps to hear your story and view.
@@Baydzone Second this, and I further say that the original comment is needed, appropriate, and very timely given the context of this and the generational differences involved in it.
I think people like Danny (and myself) are just more emotional, for good AND for bad.... it can be very good for making other people feel good but it can be very bad when other people who just don't understand the depth of emotion, and it can be painfully embarrassing.... it feels very raw, like a huge open wound, not very macho but it comes from a place of love.
Dr. Weird it’s a very complex subject and I believe like Jason Dunstall almost impossible to understand. I do hope Danny’s death does not result in “ Very sad, but life goes on “ and the subject is swept under the carpet until the next tragedy occurs. Again I’m not trying to upset anyone it’s just that Danny was such an enormous character hopefully his real legacy will be to encourage us all to discuss what in the human condition can lead us to take such tragic action. I don’t know the answer...again RIP DANNY
Very well said Mark, people need to understand that it's ok to show emotion, actually it's good.....It's best to let it out and let people know. Talk about you feelings peeps, men and women should talk about our feelings.
So sad that everyone wants the golden fist as a award now when he’s gone he would of loved to see it while he was still here rip spud
Yeah M8 exactly!
People would have wanted it when he was alive, it's become an even bigger deal now that he passed.
SilentHotdog28 yeah obviously that’s what I’m saying it’s sad that it’s gotten big now and everyone is showing love now when he need all this love before he passed
@@yeahm8162 yeah true
dont even think i got 2 minutes in without shedding a tear.... so brave Gaz & Piggy... and Gerard too... Speak up lads, its ok not to be ok...
The time you should be concerned about someone is when they are at their happiest and most excited
They made some great memories on triple M on Saturday afternoon. It will be coming up to 2 years in a couple of months it still feels surreal that he’s gone.
The football world will miss this great funny bloke ....
THE GOLDEN FIST MUST BE ADDED
Chief was filthy at spuds decision. U can see how much he meant to him.
God bless mate!
30 seconds in had to turn it off too still raw RIP Spud
Wow, understandably everyone is upset but Garry looks absolutely shattered.
A defenders award called ‘the Frawley Medal
Absolutely - they should present the Frawley Medal on Brownlow night and the winner gets to push the button on the Golden Fist at the end of their speech.
Heros get remembered Legends never die....! RIP spud
You can see the grief in Garys eyes.
Fuxx me we need a cure for corona virus, but we need to find this cure for depression, rip spud
Losing spud was the same as losing Steve Irwin
Perhaps it's inappropriate to speculate, but from all I'm hearing I wonder if Spud had bipolar. Such extremes of manic, high behaviour; the disorganised language of his texts; the gambling; and then the other end of it. I know I shouldn't speculate, but I say this to discourage people from speculating that it was straightforward depression that caused this.
R.I.P Spud 🥔
God bless Jason and Garry and Spud .
Society doesn't remember those that commit suicide. That's life
the last hand full of bounce episodes spud wasn't himself he was not right.
I’m still shocked about the great man
Rip spud you legend 😥😥😥😥😥😥
So sad....
We need a bag of spuds
How do you remember him?..By not forgetting him.
Well said!!
Spud will live on forever, cause we'll never forget him!!
Alcohol is the main problem, dutch courage, they do it spur of the moment, then its too late,
RIP spud
Hayes told me this tip Maher told this tip I won 800 got different ones :)
rip I am so sorry
So what’s the cause of death? Nothing been released yet ?
He drove his car off the road
Police said it was suicide
The people who disliked this must have the wrong interpretation of the word dislike
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Obviously these Two are Frawley mates, but the Deceased can't Speak. So I am not fully agreeing with the direction this has taken. These blokes must Respect Danny and not encourage quick or short conclusions.
Fuck up, cockhead
It's a shame he couldn't feel/absorb the love and support from his family and social groups..
I really feel sorry for his loved ones.....
Spud's given them an absolute life sentence....They're gonna have to remember day to day, especially on milestone days like birthdays and holiday periods.....
Whether your struggling or not....
Spud decided the land of the living wasn't worth it anymore... What a crazy disease, where someone like spud Frawley with all his advantages/opportunities/blessings ( 3 daughters, wife, great AFL community, earning a living doing something your passionate about instead of slaving the 9-5 like most of us )
Maybe he didn't love others as much as others loved him. A selfish act really... Sometimes we don't live our lives for ourselves, our lives are meant to be lived for others.... especially our family members...
A sad story, but a cop out nonetheless.
How do you not understand depression.
Come on.
No one understands it better than those who’ve been through it. Can’t blame Jason if he doesn’t understand it as well as others
this comment might be the dumbest comment i have ever heard
I have an ex, my 16 year old daughter and my brother in law all have depression and mental health issues, and because I’ve never had it I don’t understand it either, I don’t get how someone who contemplates suicide or goes thru with it doesn’t stop to think how selfish it is for the ones who love you are the ones who suffer most, it’s a permanent solution to a short term problem, I just can’t understand the mindset
How can you not understand that some don’t understand, don’t be so ignorant and arrogant. We all can’t be the oracle of information like you
Chris Serong Great that he is honest about it because a hell of a lot of people don’t understand and that’s ok. It’s not as simple an issue as people think