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With all the hoo-haa on what those poor and innocent Storm boys, and Sam Burgess and his wang are up to, this story seems to have gone under the radar a bit.
Although he might want to consider giving up the grog for more than a year, it's a commendable start...
‘An arrogant opinion of being invincible’: Manly star Joel Thompson quits the booze after terrifying accident
Manly forward Joel Thompson has sworn off alcohol for one year following a terrifying accident while drinking which left him in hospital.
Staff writers
FOX SPORTSOCTOBER 21, 201912:52PM
Manly's Joel Thompson has given up alcohol. Picture. Phil HillyardSource:News Corp Australia
“Firstly I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support over the last couple weeks,” Thompson wrote.
“I had an arrogant opinion of being invincible and this accident has changed me forever.
“I’ve made bad decisions over the years which have impacted my family and I and it’s mostly been when I’ve been drinking. I’ve changed so much over the last few years and to continue to grow I realise I need to give up alcohol. My first goal is 12 months.
“I already feel like a new man, a very lucky one at that. Please take care of yourself and others.
“Here we go — 1 year of being sober.”
Thompson was at the recent Koori Knockout tournament on the Central Coast, but didn’t play as he was still recovering from a broken arm suffered while playing for the Sea Eagles.
Thompson has become an NRL fan favourite in recent seasons as a result of his tireless community work.
He has played 220 NRL games since debuting in 2008 and was a star performer in the Sea Eagles’ run to this year’s finals.
Although he might want to consider giving up the grog for more than a year, it's a commendable start...
‘An arrogant opinion of being invincible’: Manly star Joel Thompson quits the booze after terrifying accident
Manly forward Joel Thompson has sworn off alcohol for one year following a terrifying accident while drinking which left him in hospital.
Staff writers
FOX SPORTSOCTOBER 21, 201912:52PM
- The 31-year-old took to LinkedIn on Sunday to thank friends and fans for support before adding that he was aiming to give up alcohol.
Manly's Joel Thompson has given up alcohol. Picture. Phil HillyardSource:News Corp Australia
“Firstly I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support over the last couple weeks,” Thompson wrote.
“I had an arrogant opinion of being invincible and this accident has changed me forever.
“I’ve made bad decisions over the years which have impacted my family and I and it’s mostly been when I’ve been drinking. I’ve changed so much over the last few years and to continue to grow I realise I need to give up alcohol. My first goal is 12 months.
“I already feel like a new man, a very lucky one at that. Please take care of yourself and others.
“Here we go — 1 year of being sober.”
Thompson was at the recent Koori Knockout tournament on the Central Coast, but didn’t play as he was still recovering from a broken arm suffered while playing for the Sea Eagles.
Thompson has become an NRL fan favourite in recent seasons as a result of his tireless community work.
He has played 220 NRL games since debuting in 2008 and was a star performer in the Sea Eagles’ run to this year’s finals.
