Re: Phillip Hughes dies, aged 25

by PlanetPakistan Thu 27 Nov 2014, 22:50

beamer wrote:Some novel ideas for tributes being posted in various places, from retiring the score of 63 in Sheffield Shield cricket so batsmen just go from 62 to 64 (that would be confusing for the scorers to say the least...) to Australia playing next week's Test with ten men.

The intention may be good but the suggestions are ridiculous. They can name the world cup after him.

by beamer Thu 27 Nov 2014, 22:53

It's already named after Adam Gilchrist isn't it... (qv Glossary)

by Guest Thu 27 Nov 2014, 23:05

He became the youngest player to score two centuries in a test against South Africa. Australia V South Africa doesn't have a trophy name.

by Basil Thu 27 Nov 2014, 23:13

I've had a recent family bereavement - but this was something different. This was someone young and vital, someone with the best years of his career and life ahead of him, just cruelly snuffed out by a freakish accident.

by Henry Fri 28 Nov 2014, 00:09

I watched this and choked up good and proper. Very moving video.

http://www.cricket.com.au/video/adam-goldfinch-video-tribute-to-phillip-hughes/2014-11-28

by Bradman Fri 28 Nov 2014, 00:18

The suggestion being bandied around of a not for profit tribute match in place of the first test may be the best way out of a horrid situation and perhaps a chance for the game to move on (perhaps).

by Henry Fri 28 Nov 2014, 00:59

Some media outlets are still banging on about the ambulance response time. Apparently the ambulance that picked up Hughes was dispatched from Summer Hill, some 15 minutes drive away.

However, from what I can gather, even if the ambulance had been waiting on the boundary line when Hughes was hit, the moment the ball hit where it did at the velocity that it hit him with, there was very little hope for him.

by JGK Fri 28 Nov 2014, 01:15

Henry wrote:Some media outlets are still banging on about the ambulance response time. Apparently the ambulance that picked up Hughes was dispatched from Summer Hill, some 15 minutes drive away.

However, from what I can gather, even if the ambulance had been waiting on the boundary line when Hughes was hit, the moment the ball hit where it did at the velocity that it hit him with, there was very little hope for him.

Yep.

Some people need to look for someone to blame.

by Invader Zim Fri 28 Nov 2014, 01:29

Anyone on Twitter should check out the hashtag #putoutyourbats

Poignant and moving stuff...

by JGK Fri 28 Nov 2014, 01:35

Invader Zim wrote:Anyone on Twitter should check out the hashtag #putoutyourbats

Poignant and moving stuff...

Phillip Hughes dies, aged 25 - Page 10 B3feREhCMAA-NPi

by embee Fri 28 Nov 2014, 02:09

JGK wrote:
Henry wrote:Some media outlets are still banging on about the ambulance response time. Apparently the ambulance that picked up Hughes was dispatched from Summer Hill, some 15 minutes drive away.

However, from what I can gather, even if the ambulance had been waiting on the boundary line when Hughes was hit, the moment the ball hit where it did at the velocity that it hit him with, there was very little hope for him.

Yep.

Some people need to look for someone to blame.

I read it took 6 minutes before an ambulance was called for ...and that he was given immediate CPR by the CA or CNSW Doctor

My medical experience is a first aid course ....but the first thing they tell you is to get someone to call an ambulance immediately

I dont think it would have made a difference to Hughes ...but it might to the next guy

by JGK Fri 28 Nov 2014, 03:18

Currently on the front page of the NY Times website:

http://www.nytimes.com/

and the full article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/28/sports/cricket/phillip-hughes-australian-cricket-star-dies-after-being-hit-by-ball.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

by Hass Fri 28 Nov 2014, 06:15

Ambulance response times only matter if the person is not being treated appropriately.

Hughes was receiving CPR and needed to be stabilized before he could be taken to the hospital anyway. That's even without mentioning that the type of injury meant Hughes was given a death sentence the moment he was hit - he effectively died at that moment.

The thing is a complete non-starter. Sometimes there is nobody to blame. Sometimes bad things just happen.

by Big Dog Fri 28 Nov 2014, 07:04

What a pity it takes a tragedy like this to bring out so many of our 'missing' members.

by JGK Fri 28 Nov 2014, 07:56

Google in the act too:

https://www.google.com.au/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=cCp4VN-BJeTC8gfr6IGoDg&gws_rd=ssl

by tricycle Fri 28 Nov 2014, 11:14

Bradman wrote:The suggestion being bandied around of a not for profit tribute match in place of the first test may be the best way out of a horrid situation and perhaps a chance for the game to move on (perhaps).

I think that would be the best course of action especially with another test coming up in quick time. Waiting any longer to resume would not be in anyone's interests imo.

by skully Fri 28 Nov 2014, 12:39

JGK wrote:Google in the act too:

https://www.google.com.au/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=cCp4VN-BJeTC8gfr6IGoDg&gws_rd=ssl

Just fantastic, and kudos to the Pak & NZ players too.

by Henry Fri 28 Nov 2014, 12:49

Apparently around 15-20 current and former aus players, coaches, and the team doctor gathered at the SCG home dressing room last night, cracked open several beers,and laughed, cried and reminisced about a young man who's life was cut off too short, but who left a lasting impact. Hopefully it went some way towards easing their pain.

by krikri Fri 28 Nov 2014, 14:04

Such sad and tragic news. RIP Phil.

by skully Fri 28 Nov 2014, 22:00

Henry wrote:I watched this and choked up good and proper. Very moving video.

http://www.cricket.com.au/video/adam-goldfinch-video-tribute-to-phillip-hughes/2014-11-28

Such a tragic loss of a young, vital life. Still struggling to believe it. Nice work by Goldfinch.

by skully Fri 28 Nov 2014, 23:16

Pup just gave the most moving tribute to his little mate. Really struggled to hold it together & is clearly devastated

by Henry Fri 28 Nov 2014, 23:18

Emotional statement on behalf of the team from Clarke. He broke down several times.

Cricket Australia has agreed to the team's request to retire Hughes's ODI number, 64.

by skully Sat 29 Nov 2014, 01:14

by Basil Sat 29 Nov 2014, 01:36

Did Pup want to do that or was he put up to it? Christ, that was hard to watch.

by Ethics? The Gall! Sat 29 Nov 2014, 03:00

Cricket Australia asked the mandatory retirement score for junior players to be lifted from the traditional 50 to 63.

now thats a nice touch. make it permanent

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