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Mackay dies

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What can you say. You go away, play some rugby, have a good time and wammo -
Thoughts to the family and girlfriend - peace and love
 
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George Gregan (70)
Only 26 - fuck it makes you think. Bet the poor bastard driving that armoured car is feeling a right muppet at this point. No-one wins...
 
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Jim Lenehan (48)
This is a sad story. Hope his family and team are finding comfort and support at this time.

Spoke to a mate who was at Wests rugby club tonight here in Canberra and theres a real sombre mood around town as you can imagine.

While he wasn't a local, there is plenty of respect for him and Canberra had adopted him as one of their own.

My memories of him were more from his 7s days and being quite a physical presence.
 
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Rod McCall (65)
Life loss is always a tragic one. That Chris Burger accident on the rugby field (when he broke his neck and died on the field) was one I'll never forget.

Times like this when you have to realized there is bigger things in life then rugby or sport. Pretty sad but life goes on. That life line was drawn long time ago. :'(
 
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Rod McCall (65)
SA Rugby honours MacKay
SA Rugby.com
?This is deeply upsetting news and our first thoughts go to Shawn?s family at this tragic time,? said Oregan Hoskins, the president of the South African Union. ?To lose a son in such a random way while he was in the prime of his life and pursuing his dream makes it even more cruel.

?Our thoughts are also with the players and staff of the ACT Brumbies who have lost a friend and a team-mate at a time when we were all hoping for better news.?

South African Rugby announced that a moment?s silence would be observed before South African rugby matches this weekend as a mark of respect to the former Australian Sevens team captain.

A fundraising campaign facilitated by the Chris Burger /Petro Jackson Fund to assist the late Shawn in his recovery has now closed. The Fund is contacting the Mackay family and the Brumbies for their advice on how the funds raised should be disbursed.
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
RIP Shawn Mackay. What a tragedy and, as NTA says, no good for the driver and his family either. There are never any winners out of these things.
 
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Tragic outcome.

Aus sides really need a curfew in SA. Trouble has resulted too many times for it just to be a coincidence.
 
PaarlBok

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Rod McCall (65)
mark_s said:
Tragic outcome.

Aus sides really need a curfew in SA. Trouble has resulted too many times for it just to be a coincidence.
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Africa aint for sissies. Never forgot that specially if you go visiting night clubs. :nta:

The driver's charge has been change from reckless driving to man slaughter.
 
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