Well done RFC/ Tyler Fishlock

[TigerLand]

Feel for you Tyler.

"A couple of 6 year olds not getting along"

What a disgrace. Patrick Waring if your school can't handle the simple organisation of keeping a childish bully away from a helpless kid then you're stumps in my book.

What a flog.

[Penelope]

"These are six-year-olds who are having a bit of trouble getting on with each other. We are not talking about high-end bullying, it is just spasmodic bad behaviour."

I refuse your reality and substitute my own!

[Ox]

An inspiration to so many
He's a little ripper 

Ken oath Froars
Puts that bigfooty charity case into a completely different light.
I guess class is class

[mightytiges]

Feel for you Tyler.

"A couple of 6 year olds not getting along"

What a disgrace. Patrick Waring if your school can't handle the simple organisation of keeping a childish bully away from a helpless kid then you're stumps in my book.

What a flog.

Yep what an idiot. Kids can be cruel with namecalling but this went well beyond that when the bully targetted Tyler physically knowing Tyler couldn't fight back. Someone should tell the college director that it's the 6-year old bully who obviously has some serious issues if he's resorting to violent behaviour at that age against a defenceless classmate. The parents of that kid have a lot to answer for.

[Smokey]

What a disgraceful attitude from the principal.  In times when schools are trying so hard to eradicate bullying this is just gob-smackingly unbelievable.  Fancy thinking for even one nanosecond that the solution to bullying is to accept the victim's removal from school and not take any reasonable steps to deal with the bully.  6 years old is the very age that bullies learn they can get away it and this p-poor excuse for a principal is just perpetuating that.

[tiga]

My young Lad started school this year and His principal has a zero tolerance attitude regarding bullying for all years including Kindy/Prep. A couple of kids have already been moved to different classes with immediate positive results. Because of this, the school (public school) is the most popular school in the area and they get the best out of their kids by ensuring that all bullying matters are dealt with immediately, allowing the kids to focus on fun and learning. As Smokey said, The first years of school are formative and really do shape a child into who they will be in the future.

Obviously this particular Principal thinks otherwise. 

[Hes My Hero]

Let me just say a big thank you for everyones support on this.
Your thoughts and support are very much appreciated.

[the_boy_jake]

The RFC should send a Troy Simmonds (and his black belt) down to school with Tyler for a day.

Hope everything works out for Tyler HMH.

[torch]

my mate who is a Richmond supporter too, will be at that C.S Primary School in 2010 for our final year doing his Teaching Rounds. (Placement)

 

[WilliamPowell]

When contacted by the Herald Sun, college director Patrick Waring said the Fishlocks had no right to demand the boy be removed.

"These are six-year-olds who are having a bit of trouble getting on with each other. We are not talking about high-end bullying, it is just spasmodic bad behaviour."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/school-bully-makes-tyler-fishlocks-life-hell/story-e6frf7jo-1225805504106

6 yo having a bit of trouble getting on? Spasmodic behaviour?

What's this wanker on?

A the odd push and shove in the playground is typical of kids at a school. So sadly is name calling

But terrorising anyone with scissors, xylophone sticks, kicking and punching is not and to ignore it is to condone

This "director" should be sacked

As for the bully - he needs serious help and his parents need to take some responsibility and bloody well do something

[Ramps]

When contacted by the Herald Sun, college director Patrick Waring said the Fishlocks had no right to demand the boy be removed.

"These are six-year-olds who are having a bit of trouble getting on with each other. We are not talking about high-end bullying, it is just spasmodic bad behaviour."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/school-bully-makes-tyler-fishlocks-life-hell/story-e6frf7jo-1225805504106

6 yo having a bit of trouble getting on? Spasmodic behaviour?

What's this wanker on?

A the odd puch and shove in the playground is typical of kids at a school. So sadly is name calling

But terrorising anyone with scissors, xylophone sticks, kicking and punching is not and to ignore it is to condone

This "director" should be sacked

As for the bully - he needs serious help and his parents need to take some responsibility and bloody well do something

agree about the director. good call wp 

[Mopsy]

Tyler went back to school today
He looked happy on TV.
I wish him well!

[mightytiges]

Hey HMH you've taught Tyler well.....

Tyler says to Richo: "You know the player I hate most ....... Buddy Franklin" 

Good on Richo visiting Tyler and having a kick with him  .

Tyler's not too bad on the dancefloor either 

[one-eyed]

Check out the video of Richo and Tyler on the Herald-Sun site .

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/look-out-bullies-here-comes-richo/story-e6frf7kx-1225810745860


Look out bullies, here comes Richo
Emily Power | Herald Sun December 16, 2009

PLUCKY Tyler Fishlock has a real-life superhero - retired AFL star Matthew Richardson.

Richardson popped into the Fishlocks' Caroline Springs home yesterday to kick the footy and chat with his little mate after hearing of Tyler's ordeal with a school bully he cannot see.

Tyler, 7, said Richardson was his favourite Tiger player and "best friend".

Courageous Tyler, who lost both eyes to cancer four years ago, faced another battle when he was a target for a bully who snipped scissors in front of his face and knocked him over.

But Tyler's mum, Georgette, said the Tiger players had supported her son and helped him understand the torment was not his fault.

Former stars Andrew Raines and Joel Bowden both phoned Tyler when they heard about the bullying to lift his spirits.

Despite his recent ordeal, Tyler said he loved school and was excited about starting grade 2 next year.

He shared with Richardson his wish list for Santa, including a huge ride-on dinosaur.

And the Tiger legend managed to squash his giant frame into Tyler's cubby, which he calls his "office", for a chat. "We have known Tyler for a few years now down at the club," Richardson said.

"We have followed his progress, so we take a a real interest in how he is going.

"We heard the news about what was going on at school, so we thought we'd come out and have a bit of fun."

Ms Fishlock said Tyler's friendship with Richardson transcended football, because the Tigers had become family.

"These (Richmond) boys have been such an important part of his life for the past four years," she said.

"It is just beautiful and I think it is wonderful we can have that relationship."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/look-out-bullies-here-comes-richo/story-e6frf7kx-1225810745860

[Smokey]

But Tyler's mum, Georgette, said the Tiger players had supported her son and helped him understand the torment was not his fault.

Former stars Andrew Raines and Joel Bowden both phoned Tyler when they heard about the bullying to lift his spirits.

I know all clubs get involved in similar things but gee I love our club and the effort the players put in - above and beyond what is required of them professionally.  I would have expected no less from Richo or Joel - 2 outstanding people - but I must say I was very impressed with Andrew Raines, very impressed indeed.  Well done guys, and as Scot Palmer would say - "keep punching, Tyler"!