Watching last night's short snippet on "Sterlo" regarding the battle of Wests Tigers back rower Simon Dwyer wasn't an easy thing to view. Dwyer's plight has been well documented since his 2011 injury. What seemed a routine tackle that had gone wrong still only seemed minor. Many assumed Dwyer had been concussed, or at worst, the kind of nerve damage that NRL players have suffered from time to time. Nothing that was considered career threatening. However as time would show, Simon's story was tragic.
Dwyer was regarded massively at Wests Tigers. His form too would live up to potential. He was named to represent City Origin in 2011. He was realistically a potential Origin player in the same year such was his development, a true origin bolter he would've been. Sky appeared the limit for this hard running, hard hitting back rower.
What happened that fateful night for Simon is not so much my talking point. Instead, Dwyer has touched and impressed many with his outlook as he not only recovers but lives with the reality that his career may be over before It ever took off. Simon's choice to work amongst the team at Wests Tigers is a true sign of character. Here is a guy who could be down on himself, too depressed to remain involved in the code. Instead, he's accepted his position and has used it to great effect. Dwyer has already completed steps on his way to a coaching license, having worked with Wests Tigers and City Origin, thanks to the support of Brad Fittler.
Not surprisingly Dwyer hasn't shut the door on an NRL return just yet. He accepts there's a very real chance he may not ever play again, But with age on his side and an arm which is improving with time, it's never say never for Dwyer. Even if he is still a long way off a return, it's hard not to root for him. It's also hard not to feel inspired by a young man, who far from being crushed by his misfortune, is showing determination and class by the way he holds his head and carries on.
LINK TO VIDEO -
http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/sterlo-the-story-behind-the-injury-that-cut-short-tigers-forward-simon-dwyers-promising-nrl-career/story-fni6wi2q-1226684962447#.UfHzpxR-_IU
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