[Resurrected] Thank you Joel Thompson

[SeaEagleRock8]

"Joel Thompson has sustained an ankle injury which requires surgery. Unfortunately, he will miss the remainder of the season."

These last 3 years have not been premiership seasons but I'm pleased for him that he got to play for the mighty Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
He's not ever held back and has done his level best every week for the proud Sea Eagle jersey.
On field he's provided a tough, experienced presence for a squad that has a lot of young blokes.
Equally importantly, or actually probably far more importantly, he has been prepared to stand up and give others the benefit of hard lessons he has learned.
He stood up publicly for DCE when Watmough was airing his dirty laundry.
And he stood up to explain patiently why indigenous issues are very much issues for today, not just the past.
He's been a strong advocate for mental health awareness.
He hasn't come from a silver spoon background, in fact quite the opposite.
And among all the outstanding and international stars of the game that have graced Brookie and done this club proud, I'm equally proud that we had this bloke here, playing for Manly and being a Manly man.
Thanks Joel.

 

[davohan123]

Always tried his best and played with passion for the jersey.

shame he does not get a farewell game at brookvale oval.

thank you Joel

 

[master blaster]

Great words brother. I second that. All the best Joel in England mate. You will always be a Manly Man

 

[davohan123]

The Sea Eagles have lost Joel Thompson for the rest of the season with the second-rower to undergo ankle surgery.

Casualty Ward: Your club's pre-season injury list

All the latest info on who's in, who's out, injuries and unavailability for all rosters for 2022.

www.nrl.com

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

That sucks , 2020 is all sorts of ****ed up isn’t it!!

All the best Joel.

 

[manlyfan76]

He really is a fabulous human.

 

[The Wheel]

Great career JT - Hopefully he comes back to the club post the UK in some capacity like player welfare etc.

 

[Tomay]

Champion bloke.

 

[Chip and Chase]

"Joel Thompson has sustained an ankle injury which requires surgery. Unfortunately, he will miss the remainder of the season."

These last 3 years have not been premiership seasons but I'm pleased for him that he got to play for the mighty Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
He's not ever held back and has done his level best every week for the proud Sea Eagle jersey.
On field he's provided a tough, experienced presence for a squad that has a lot of young blokes.
Equally importantly, or actually probably far more importantly, he has been prepared to stand up and give others the benefit of hard lessons he has learned.
He stood up publicly for DCE when Watmough was airing his dirty laundry.
And he stood up to explain patiently why indigenous issues are very much issues for today, not just the past.
He's been a strong advocate for mental health awareness.
He hasn't come from a silver spoon background, in fact quite the opposite.
And among all the outstanding and international stars of the game that have graced Brookie and done this club proud, I'm equally proud that we had this bloke here, playing for Manly and being a Manly man.
Thanks Joel.
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And he was a Manly fan as a kid if I'm not mistaken. Must be a little extra buzz playing for the team you support

Thanks for your efforts JT. Did his best to set good examples on and off the field.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Been a great player all his career gives the the team toughness this year may not have been his best but he always gave is all don’t think I ever saw him give up , he may have missed a few tackles dropped a few balls this year but there was always no lack of effort
Every club needs a player like him
Glad he played for Manly to teach a few of the young guys what it takes
Good luck Joel

 

[BOZO]

Thank you Joel for being a quality person and player
All the best to you and your family

 

[Waz13]

"Joel Thompson has sustained an ankle injury which requires surgery. Unfortunately, he will miss the remainder of the season."

These last 3 years have not been premiership seasons but I'm pleased for him that he got to play for the mighty Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
He's not ever held back and has done his level best every week for the proud Sea Eagle jersey.
On field he's provided a tough, experienced presence for a squad that has a lot of young blokes.
Equally importantly, or actually probably far more importantly, he has been prepared to stand up and give others the benefit of hard lessons he has learned.
He stood up publicly for DCE when Watmough was airing his dirty laundry.
And he stood up to explain patiently why indigenous issues are very much issues for today, not just the past.
He's been a strong advocate for mental health awareness.
He hasn't come from a silver spoon background, in fact quite the opposite.
And among all the outstanding and international stars of the game that have graced Brookie and done this club proud, I'm equally proud that we had this bloke here, playing for Manly and being a Manly man.
Thanks Joel.
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Great post SER8 up there with the best of the year!
And good luck Joel happy he got to play for and see out his career in oz with the team he supported as a kid.
All the best legend!

 

[manlyfan76]

He has made Grandma proud I am sure.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Thanks Joel for a great contribution to this club. You gave it you all. We done champion stay well!

 

[Kevinward777]

"Joel Thompson has sustained an ankle injury which requires surgery. Unfortunately, he will miss the remainder of the season."

These last 3 years have not been premiership seasons but I'm pleased for him that he got to play for the mighty Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
He's not ever held back and has done his level best every week for the proud Sea Eagle jersey.
On field he's provided a tough, experienced presence for a squad that has a lot of young blokes.
Equally importantly, or actually probably far more importantly, he has been prepared to stand up and give others the benefit of hard lessons he has learned.
He stood up publicly for DCE when Watmough was airing his dirty laundry.
And he stood up to explain patiently why indigenous issues are very much issues for today, not just the past.
He's been a strong advocate for mental health awareness.
He hasn't come from a silver spoon background, in fact quite the opposite.
And among all the outstanding and international stars of the game that have graced Brookie and done this club proud, I'm equally proud that we had this bloke here, playing for Manly and being a Manly man.
Thanks Joel.
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Such a great post... best of luck to Joel. Became a true Manly lad!

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Tough mongrel

I spoke to him after the match in Round 3 last season, his thumb was taped up massively, he said he broke it in round 1 but was just playing through it

 

[lsz]

According to Twitter has played his last game with us

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1300737635036459008

Is a quality human - I hope he has great results in England

 

[SeaEagle21]

Good luck to him and hope he has success in England. Thanks for your service Joel!!

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

any club announcement on this?

 

[sheridanstand78]

Thommo has been the heart and soul of the side for the last 3 years and been a great ambassador for the game and the work he does off the field to help the disadvantaged and the Indigineous community are huge achievements he has done. Good luck with your future!!