Bradford Bulls heart attack victim Purtell cleared to play again (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Bradford Bulls heart attack victim Adrian Purtell cleared to play again
7:00am Friday 7th December 2012 in Bulls
By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter
Adrian Purtell, pictured in pre-season training, can play competitive rugby again from March
Adrian Purtell has been handed a massive boost after being given the green light to resume his playing career.
The Bulls centre’s future was plunged into serious doubt when he suffered a heart attack in the aftermath of the Magic Weekend encounter with Leeds at the Etihad Stadium on May 27.
The end of his long road to recovery is now finally in sight after leading sports cardiologist Sanjay Sharma told him he could start playing again in three months.
Purtell must take medication as a procedure for nine months after his heart attack and is still unable to take part in full contact training, but he should be back in contention to play again in March.
The 27-year-old Aussie recently had an MRI Scan at Leeds General Infirmary before undergoing intensive stress tests at St George’s Hospital in London on Wednesday, which gave him the news he craved.
“I couldn’t have hoped for any better news,” said Purtell.
Adrian Purtell
Hopefully I’ve had all my bad luck now and can just get back to playing almost a full season with the boys
“I’m delighted because I still feel I’ve got a lot of years left in my playing career. I went down there on Wednesday with high hopes, even though I was expecting the worst, and it’s been a great outcome.”
Professor Sharma put Purtell through a series of tests on Wednesday and the former Penrith Panthers man added: “I was on a treadmill with an ECG and it gradually got harder on a bigger incline.
“They monitored how my heart responded and Professor Sharma has been awesome to deal with.
“He was very blunt and put things in layman’s terms.”
Purtell will head back home to Australia to see friends and family at Christmas.
He added: “I’m on medication for my blood, which I need to keep taking for another three months.
“I’ve then got another appointment in three months, which is just a check-up, but I should be okay to play after that.
“I haven’t even thought what game I’m going to come back for.
“I’m just going to train hard for the next couple of months to get my body right.
“Hopefully I’ve had all my bad luck now and can just get back to playing almost a full season with the boys.
“I’m a big fan of Christmas, so I’m looking forward to being home with my family and friends, especially on the back of this kind of news.”
Bulls coach Francis Cummins said: “It’s great news for Adrian and for us as a club and a team.
“It wasn’t that long ago we were hoping that Purts was simply going to have his health and that he could just live his life.
“To get this news is huge for us.”
Meanwhile, Brian Noble will be selling copies of his new book at the Bulls’ Christmas Fayre on Sunday between midday and 5pm.
Jamie Langley is also holding a stall selling his We Are Taurus merchandise and there will be a Tombola with items donated by the Bulls players.
Comments(37)
THEMANOFSTEEL
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8:04am Fri 7 Dec 12
Solomon Grundy
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8:31am Fri 7 Dec 12
Steampig
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8:38am Fri 7 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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8:56am Fri 7 Dec 12
monobrow man wrote:Agree with that just ask Helga,
Brilliant news, doctors really do work miracles nowadays
Good news for the bulls and only 3 more players required now.
Steam Pigs
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9:09am Fri 7 Dec 12
graham smith
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9:33am Fri 7 Dec 12
Today the news has lifted all of us, a brilliant Christmas present for all BULLS supporters.
COME OM ADRIAN PURTELL.
COM’ON YOU BULLS.
Videoref
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9:49am Fri 7 Dec 12
nosher
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12:16pm Fri 7 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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1:29pm Fri 7 Dec 12
raisemeup
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1:49pm Fri 7 Dec 12
To you and your family have an excellent Xmas and New Year.
Tricky Dicky
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2:55pm Fri 7 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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3:07pm Fri 7 Dec 12
raisemeup wrote:Well said Mrs R
Absolutely fantastic News. To you and your family have an excellent Xmas and New Year.
bartsbull
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3:35pm Fri 7 Dec 12
the light is getting brighterr at the end of the tunnel
We can realy move forward as a club good news for all.
The new owners should be proud what they have acheived in a short space of time merry Christmas t all coyb
Shelfrhino
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7:06pm Fri 7 Dec 12
I do not think it is such a wise decision to allow this guy to play again.
I would imagine any opposition players would be loathe to put a "big hit" on Purtell for fear of causing an adverse reaction, and imagine how any player who did (hopefully never happen) cause lasting or worse damage, how would they feel.
As I say, hopefully nothing untowards will happen, but I think the risks are too high in what is regarded by us all as the toughest sport in the world.
Mumby was the best
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7:11pm Fri 7 Dec 12
Mumby was the best
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7:15pm Fri 7 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:"where they race to post as many mind-numbing messages as possible in a single session."
raisemeup wrote:Well said Mrs R
Absolutely fantastic News. To you and your family have an excellent Xmas and New Year.
ifallwerelikemumby
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7:22pm Fri 7 Dec 12
Videoref
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7:37pm Fri 7 Dec 12
Shelfrhino wrote:I think a heart surgeon/specialist may have a bit more inside knowledge of how the heart works and if a guy is fit enough to resume a career in a collision sport than your average Rhino supporter. Once you have a heart attack it doesn't mean you can't resume a normal life-and as his was caused by a blood clot there are drugs available to keep his blood thinner which are not banned by the drug testers if he needs it.
Talking seriously for a moment.
I do not think it is such a wise decision to allow this guy to play again.
I would imagine any opposition players would be loathe to put a "big hit" on Purtell for fear of causing an adverse reaction, and imagine how any player who did (hopefully never happen) cause lasting or worse damage, how would they feel.
As I say, hopefully nothing untowards will happen, but I think the risks are too high in what is regarded by us all as the toughest sport in the world.
Look at Asa Hartford-written off and ended up playing for England
ifallwerelikemumby
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8:22pm Fri 7 Dec 12
Meningascoming
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8:24pm Fri 7 Dec 12
Videoref
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8:49pm Fri 7 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Why? Are you stood behind me?
Look in the mirror and see a bore
ifallwerelikemumby
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8:49pm Fri 7 Dec 12
mdn
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9:59pm Fri 7 Dec 12
raisemeup
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11:59pm Fri 7 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:I think he probably knows a bit better than maybe the two resident clowns on this site, what Adrian can and can't do
Well said Shelf lad and what about the doctor who passed him off if anything happens ?
I have a friend called Kevin May who had a Heart transplant last November and has started a campaign for more people to join the donor lists.(www.organsequ
alslife.co.uk) .If you two wish to give something back to the community I can furnish details of his web site. The cardiologist that gave him the OK to play in a charity RU game in October was that very same Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. He was also the consultant Cardiologist for team GB.at the 2012 Olympics.
But should he wish advice no doubt he can contact you two?
PS It's typical of you two to try to spin a negative from something so positive and courageous, but you can make amends by donating your organs.
Good News is they do wait for 'em to become available.
Shelfrhino
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1:23am Sat 8 Dec 12
raisemeup wrote:Maybe they do wait for organs to become available, but obviously they don't bother when it comes to balls as they seem to have took yours ages ago and replaced it with a mangina.
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:I think he probably knows a bit better than maybe the two resident clowns on this site, what Adrian can and can't do
Well said Shelf lad and what about the doctor who passed him off if anything happens ?
I have a friend called Kevin May who had a Heart transplant last November and has started a campaign for more people to join the donor lists.(www.organsequ
alslife.co.uk) .If you two wish to give something back to the community I can furnish details of his web site. The cardiologist that gave him the OK to play in a charity RU game in October was that very same Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. He was also the consultant Cardiologist for team GB.at the 2012 Olympics.
But should he wish advice no doubt he can contact you two?
PS It's typical of you two to try to spin a negative from something so positive and courageous, but you can make amends by donating your organs.
Good News is they do wait for 'em to become available.
ifallwerelikemumby
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5:19am Sat 8 Dec 12
The Murrel comment above was tongue in cheek son- I do remember a player signing for a team and then been transferred again to another, Remember the higham signing ?
DO KEEP UP.
Meningascoming
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7:58am Sat 8 Dec 12
Mumby was the best
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8:31am Sat 8 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Cretin
Helga may have a spare organ now but probably not the one you are after, Shame they are not after mouth transplant patients as this forum full of big ones.
The Murrel comment above was tongue in cheek son- I do remember a player signing for a team and then been transferred again to another, Remember the higham signing ?
DO KEEP UP.
A Person that is: brainless, stupid, child-like, and full of pointless information that makes no sense and appeals only to other cretins.
nosher
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9:21am Sat 8 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:We need some experience. I would contact Ian Van Bellen to prop, Neil Fox to play centre and Alex Murphy at stand off, you troll LOL
Since you seem to be quite sensible compared to most on here Nosh which 3 players would you now bring in to complement the depleted squad ?
raisemeup
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10:04am Sat 8 Dec 12
Shelfrhino wrote:Thanks Shelf you and Ifall...
raisemeup wrote:Maybe they do wait for organs to become available, but obviously they don't bother when it comes to balls as they seem to have took yours ages ago and replaced it with a mangina.
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:I think he probably knows a bit better than maybe the two resident clowns on this site, what Adrian can and can't do
Well said Shelf lad and what about the doctor who passed him off if anything happens ?
I have a friend called Kevin May who had a Heart transplant last November and has started a campaign for more people to join the donor lists.(www.organsequ
alslife.co.uk) .If you two wish to give something back to the community I can furnish details of his web site. The cardiologist that gave him the OK to play in a charity RU game in October was that very same Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. He was also the consultant Cardiologist for team GB.at the 2012 Olympics.
But should he wish advice no doubt he can contact you two?
PS It's typical of you two to try to spin a negative from something so positive and courageous, but you can make amends by donating your organs.
Good News is they do wait for 'em to become available.
Are running true to form, and prove exactly what we all think?
If you can take an attitude like that to something so serious, involving anyone who has been through what Adrian Purtell has had to go through, I am afraid there is no hope for you or the other clown like you that is allowed to infest this site.
PS: you could donate your brain as it's hardly used?
Shelfrhino
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4:03pm Sat 8 Dec 12
raisemeup wrote:What part of my first post did you find negative.
Shelfrhino wrote:Thanks Shelf you and Ifall...
raisemeup wrote:Maybe they do wait for organs to become available, but obviously they don't bother when it comes to balls as they seem to have took yours ages ago and replaced it with a mangina.
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:I think he probably knows a bit better than maybe the two resident clowns on this site, what Adrian can and can't do
Well said Shelf lad and what about the doctor who passed him off if anything happens ?
I have a friend called Kevin May who had a Heart transplant last November and has started a campaign for more people to join the donor lists.(www.organsequ
alslife.co.uk) .If you two wish to give something back to the community I can furnish details of his web site. The cardiologist that gave him the OK to play in a charity RU game in October was that very same Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. He was also the consultant Cardiologist for team GB.at the 2012 Olympics.
But should he wish advice no doubt he can contact you two?
PS It's typical of you two to try to spin a negative from something so positive and courageous, but you can make amends by donating your organs.
Good News is they do wait for 'em to become available.
Are running true to form, and prove exactly what we all think?
If you can take an attitude like that to something so serious, involving anyone who has been through what Adrian Purtell has had to go through, I am afraid there is no hope for you or the other clown like you that is allowed to infest this site.
PS: you could donate your brain as it's hardly used?
Get your wife to read it to you before she goes out.
hx3bantam
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8:08pm Sat 8 Dec 12
Shelfrhino
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9:08pm Sat 8 Dec 12
hx3bantam wrote:Get over yourself you indignant tart.
Trolling a story about a player recovering from a serious medical condition? REALLY?
Nobody was trolling, I raised a genuine point about how opposing players might view tackling Purtell.
If you don't agree, report me or stfu moron.
raisemeup
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8:53am Mon 10 Dec 12
Shelfrhino wrote:Quote:
raisemeup wrote:What part of my first post did you find negative.
Shelfrhino wrote:Thanks Shelf you and Ifall...
raisemeup wrote:Maybe they do wait for organs to become available, but obviously they don't bother when it comes to balls as they seem to have took yours ages ago and replaced it with a mangina.
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:I think he probably knows a bit better than maybe the two resident clowns on this site, what Adrian can and can't do
Well said Shelf lad and what about the doctor who passed him off if anything happens ?
I have a friend called Kevin May who had a Heart transplant last November and has started a campaign for more people to join the donor lists.(www.organsequ
alslife.co.uk) .If you two wish to give something back to the community I can furnish details of his web site. The cardiologist that gave him the OK to play in a charity RU game in October was that very same Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. He was also the consultant Cardiologist for team GB.at the 2012 Olympics.
But should he wish advice no doubt he can contact you two?
PS It's typical of you two to try to spin a negative from something so positive and courageous, but you can make amends by donating your organs.
Good News is they do wait for 'em to become available.
Are running true to form, and prove exactly what we all think?
If you can take an attitude like that to something so serious, involving anyone who has been through what Adrian Purtell has had to go through, I am afraid there is no hope for you or the other clown like you that is allowed to infest this site.
PS: you could donate your brain as it's hardly used?
Get your wife to read it to you before she goes out.
"I do not think it is such a wise decision to allow this guy to play again."
unquote.
Is that a positive statement?
Who are you to decide that statement, and remember we know you and Clown 2 well enough to realise that you will always find something spiteful to write!
Who on this site could believe anything of a sincere nature from two charlatans? You have no conscience, compassion or empathy. All you see is your own perceived egotistic reality,which you think is funny or just banter, but to everybody else it's incoherant , nasty and vindictive bile from two sad individuals.
hx3bantam
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11:19am Mon 10 Dec 12
Shelfrhino wrote:Aw look - a keyboard warrior!
hx3bantam wrote:Get over yourself you indignant tart.
Trolling a story about a player recovering from a serious medical condition? REALLY?
Nobody was trolling, I raised a genuine point about how opposing players might view tackling Purtell.
If you don't agree, report me or stfu moron.
As a resident of Shelf myself and a long-time season ticket holder at Headingley you are an embarrassment to both the village and the Rugby club. Every village has an idiot and ours is a belter! Well done!
PS A friend once asked me if I was "Shelfrhino". I treated the enquiry with the contempt it deserved!
Shelfrhino
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5:37pm Mon 10 Dec 12
hx3bantam wrote:No keyboard warrior here pal. If you don't agree with what I post, ignore it, or if you think I'm out of order report me, it's as easy as that. Don't come on trying to act as the moderator though, you are far too boring and up yourself to manage that.
Shelfrhino wrote:Aw look - a keyboard warrior!
hx3bantam wrote:Get over yourself you indignant tart.
Trolling a story about a player recovering from a serious medical condition? REALLY?
Nobody was trolling, I raised a genuine point about how opposing players might view tackling Purtell.
If you don't agree, report me or stfu moron.
As a resident of Shelf myself and a long-time season ticket holder at Headingley you are an embarrassment to both the village and the Rugby club. Every village has an idiot and ours is a belter! Well done!
PS A friend once asked me if I was "Shelfrhino". I treated the enquiry with the contempt it deserved!
As for living in Shelf, I don't anymore, it was only ever a temporary stop off for me, far to many planks like you living there.
monobrow man says...
7:58am Fri 7 Dec 12