If you get a chance, please read his book. I borrowed it from a friend and it was very good read.

Like a lot of people he made mistakes in his life, sadly it looks as though when he lost his career (through his own fault) and the other problems occurred he couldn't handle it.

I hope everyone respects the minutes silence, if not for Newton, then for his parents (god only knows how they must be feeling) wife and children.

I thought Paul Wellens spoke excellently about Newton, when interviewed. If he can show that dignified response then I hope all the fans can do so for one minute on Saturday.

It's the kids I feel for the most, they can't be that old given his age and must be having major difficulty processing the whole situation. Whatever peoples personal feelings about him, his only relationship with most of us was that he was an RL player that played for an opposing team and I hope people aren't idiotic enough to boo over something that happened 5 years ago

Im assuming nothing. He was battling depression. I know what its like for people who suffer depression so im not going to start throwing cr@p at him saying things like "hes left his children behind, hes a chicken etc etc"

You stated in your first post he was suffering from clinical depression. Unless you know his GP's diagnosis, you would have to be assuming. All depression isn't clinical depression. Some despression is acute depression, triggered by an event or by unaddressed underlying feelings. Either way, he did leave behind loved ones and they are the ones I really feel for because suicide is terribly destructive.

I think it would be fine if it wasnt the Grand Final
but because it is, there will be a good few idiots there who are not true rugby league supporters, just going for the occasion which could ruin it.

Would be gerat to be proved wrong but I reckon the minutes applause would be a better idea

There'll be plenty of 'true rugby league' supporters who'll make noise, don't kid yourself on that score.

I think you under estimate RL fans.
If there is any booing or whatever I would imagine it will be the one game a year fans who only attend finals.

I apologise for not being a regular but the affordability factor is an issue as well as supporting the footy teams. I have total respect as we all have flaws sometimes in our life but don't get caught. After watching an interview a few weeks ago understand were he is coming from. It must be real tough in the sports world, I would not like to think the pressure they are under. Hope his family and friends get the support they need.

I just prey that no matter what happens regarding the result , that the minutes silence goes without an hitch, but TBH i cant see it , shame a real shame.

Ditto

The man deserves respect.

He left 2 young children and a wife.

Life is about more than rugby.

Correct



Just a plea.
If some numbnuts decide to disrespect the silence then leave them to it. It will only make matters worse if we all start shouting "shut up" etc

It will also make it easier to identify them and hopefully get them ejected.