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Joe Marler reveals that he had thoughts about ending it all
DIR By: DOK
Date: September 20, 2020, 4:51 am
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his mission to break mental health taboos
HTML https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-8751171/Englands-Joe-Marler-reveals-thoughts-ending-opens-depression.html
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Re: Joe Marler reveals that he had thoughts about ending it all
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: September 20, 2020, 5:39 am
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That's a really good read.
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Re: Joe Marler reveals that he had thoughts about ending it all
DIR By: Comet
Date: September 20, 2020, 12:21 pm
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Well done to Joe. An honest, funny and important interview. So
many people are struggling to understand things that are
affecting them. I am very proud that one of our heroes took a
step forward to further highlight the problem. Well done Joe.
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Re: Joe Marler reveals that he had thoughts about ending it all
DIR By: poorfour
Date: September 20, 2020, 1:01 pm
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It puts in context what he was going through, and in particular
the over-reaction to the two incidents mentioned. It's tricky to
find the right line, because while the actions themselves are
unacceptable, in the context of a game of rugby between players
who off the field can have a laugh about it, it was undoubtedly
part of a stream of attempted windups in which both sides had
been as bad as each other.
Unfortunately for Joe, he was caught on camera when whatever
else had been said and done wasn't - but if the media coverage
had handled it in the way that they'd handled, oh, I don't know,
an organisation systematically breaking a financial rule for
several years, perhaps Joe might not have been subjected to what
we now know is a dangerous level of personal abuse.
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Re: Joe Marler reveals that he had thoughts about ending it all
DIR By: DOK
Date: September 23, 2020, 6:49 am
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Follow Up Interview
HTML https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-8753423/Id-wonder-feign-injury-early-Joe-Marler-unravelled-mentally.html
But of course, being Joe there's a great story there too
--- Quote ---
> Night out that beggars belief
>
> I made the most of every minute of the Lions tour to New
Zealand. One night I decided to take myself out of our
Wellington hotel very late at night. The harbour was deserted,
which was perfect, as I'd been on the beers with the boys and
didn't want to run into anyone - least of all any rugby fans who
might recognise me.
>
> I sat myself down on the harbour wall and tucked into a packet
of Quavers and then decided to have a sneaky fag as I sat there
looking out to sea. I made myself more comfortable, I thought I
might just shut my eyes for a minute or two.
>
> All of a sudden I heard something in the distance. I saw a
couple of lads and a girl walking in my direction, chattering
away. S***.
>
> I couldn't risk being recognised. I was sprawled on the floor,
fag end at my side, crisp crumbs down my top and smelling of
beer. There was nothing for it but to hold my position. I pulled
my hood up and told myself not to worry, they wouldn't recognise
me.
>
> I stayed very still trying to be as invisible as possible.
Then the footsteps stopped right in front of me.
>
> My heart lurched. 'Clink-clink!' It was the unmistakeable
sound of coins hitting the pavement. I didn't move a muscle as I
listened to the sound of their footsteps fade away.
>
> I tentatively pushed back my hood and there it was - enough
money for me to buy a cup of tea and a sandwich. F*** me, they
thought I was a hobo!
--- End Quote ---
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Re: Joe Marler reveals that he had thoughts about ending it all
DIR By: poorfour
Date: September 23, 2020, 7:39 am
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He is priceless. The true heir to the Funbus. On that thought,
maybe they should just cut to the chase and make him President
of the RFU now. I can imagine he'd ask some very awkward
questions.
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Re: Joe Marler reveals that he had thoughts about ending it all
DIR By: Harleys Evil Step Mum
Date: September 23, 2020, 3:12 pm
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Staggeringly open read, had no idea!!!
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Re: Joe Marler reveals that he had thoughts about ending it all
DIR By: Bolly-Quin
Date: October 5, 2020, 10:37 am
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More on Marler...
HTML https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/oct/05/joe-marler-rugby-union-i-was-in-denial-there-was-anything-wrong-with-me
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Our Joe
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: October 7, 2020, 5:42 am
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HTML https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/1120083/loose-head/9781529107517.html
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Re: Our Joe
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: October 7, 2020, 5:43 am
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HTML https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/oct/05/joe-marler-rugby-union-i-was-in-denial-there-was-anything-wrong-with-me
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