http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/sea-eagles-have-their-own-little-hero/story-e6freye0-1226008659517
THE courage of a four-year-old boy, who had his left leg amputated below the knee after a lawn mower accident at his family home in Sydney's west last December, will be the inspiration for the Manly Sea Eagles in their 2011 NRL premiership bid.
Little Tristan De Maria was special guest at Manly training last Thursday, along with his older brothers, James and Jack. The De Maria family are Manly tragics. When he heard about the terrible accident, Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler encouraged the family to bring Tristan to training and to be involved with the team's 2011 campaign.
A lot of players get unfairly slammed for minor indiscretions, but they are essentially fine young men willing to use their talent and determination to make a difference to families who have been hit with problems.
"Seeing Tristan, his brothers and parents smiling and being with the team does us all the world of good, " Hasler said.
"If we can encourage this young boy to remain active and help him overcome his setback then it is as good as any win we may have in front of us in the upcoming season."
The players were amazed by Tristan's courage and recovery. He was kicking a football around at training and keeping up with his two brothers in most activities.
Manly's top-25 squad formed a circle around the shy youngster and gave him a massive three cheers.
Great work by the boys but a bit of a fluff article imo
Makes me wonder what the DT is trying to achieve through this....
THE courage of a four-year-old boy, who had his left leg amputated below the knee after a lawn mower accident at his family home in Sydney's west last December, will be the inspiration for the Manly Sea Eagles in their 2011 NRL premiership bid.
Little Tristan De Maria was special guest at Manly training last Thursday, along with his older brothers, James and Jack. The De Maria family are Manly tragics. When he heard about the terrible accident, Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler encouraged the family to bring Tristan to training and to be involved with the team's 2011 campaign.
A lot of players get unfairly slammed for minor indiscretions, but they are essentially fine young men willing to use their talent and determination to make a difference to families who have been hit with problems.
"Seeing Tristan, his brothers and parents smiling and being with the team does us all the world of good, " Hasler said.
"If we can encourage this young boy to remain active and help him overcome his setback then it is as good as any win we may have in front of us in the upcoming season."
The players were amazed by Tristan's courage and recovery. He was kicking a football around at training and keeping up with his two brothers in most activities.
Manly's top-25 squad formed a circle around the shy youngster and gave him a massive three cheers.
Great work by the boys but a bit of a fluff article imo
Makes me wonder what the DT is trying to achieve through this....