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Good to see Dane moving on from rugby after his health issues with concussion.
Looks like two ex Force players and Hale Old Boys starting a new venture:
Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty is the latest sporting heavyweight to sign up to a Fitstop franchise.
The Australian rugby union fullback has joined with high school friends, teammate and now business partner Justin Turner to launch Perth’s second Fitstop, in Jolimont, before the end of the year.....
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Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Has DHP formally retired from Rugby?
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Pretty sure he also has a cafe style business around North Beach as well.
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
would be nice if the S O B had a chance to bid him good luck
Good to hear that two former Force players are setting up in business together. I often wondered what had become of Justin Turner, injuries stopped him from realising his potential
As of today he is formally retired
Concussion forces Wallabies' Haylett-Petty to retire
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian international Dane Haylett-Petty has been forced to retire from rugby after a lengthy battle with concussions.
The 32-year-old Haylett-Petty sustained a head injury in a Bledisloe Cup match against the All Blacks in October 2020 and was unable to play in the most recent Super Rugby season with the Melbourne Rebels.
The fullback, with 38 tests and 12 tries for the Wallabies, had made attempts to return to top-level action, but complained of lingering symptoms such as migraines.
“It’s not the way I wanted to finish,” Haylett-Petty posted on social media on Sunday. “I would have loved to run out just one more time, but it wasn’t to be.
“Rugby has given me so much and for that I am forever grateful. The experiences, the opportunities, the challenges, and the lifelong friendships. Thank you to all the teams who gave me an opportunity, and whose jerseys I wore with pride.
Haylett-Petty, who also represented Australia at rugby sevens, made his Wallabies debut against England in 2016.
His Super Rugby career began at the Western Force in 2008 followed by stints in Japan and France, before joining the Rebels in 2018.
https://news.yahoo.com/concussion-fo...k5XqrwMHjWSz1X
Here's a novel idea
After the first game next season he should run a lap of honour
It's force v rebels both teams could present him with something and he's sure to get a rousing round of applause
No need to thank me marketing Dept I'm here to help whenever you need
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And then he could announce his return to the Force![]()
I reckon that DHP's playing career coming to an end due to concussion is a tragedy.
Don't agree with the suggestions above as there were seven players who stayed with the WF when the team was axed in 2017.
DHP wasn't one of them.
I understand the reasons for his choice, but he still made the choice to leave the WF.
There were opportunities for him to come back yet he stayed with the Rebels.
At what stage has he showed any coaching talent?