Pearce And Cian Hanley Returning To Ireland On Compassionate Leave
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Gold Coast player Pearce Hanley and his brother Cian of the Brisbane Lions have been granted compassionate leave to go home to Ireland, according to News Corp.
The Hanleys’ younger brother, Tom, is terminally ill and his condition recently deteriorated.
The two brothers are returning home ASAP to spend as much time as they can with him.
Pearce — a dual Marcus Ashcroft medal winner from his time at Brisbane — played in last night’s Q-Clash that Gold Coast lost, while Cian had played in the NEAFL curtain raiser earlier.
The two are best friends.
The clubs gave a joint statement to News Corp:
“The Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions Football Club’s wish to advise that Pearce and Cian Hanley will return to Ireland to deal with a private family matter,” the statements read.
“The Suns and Lions will provide all the support the family needs during this challenging time.
“Both clubs ask that the media respect the privacy of the players and the Hanley family at this time.”
Tom Hanley was given support from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson late last year:
Pearce is expected to miss at least two matches, but the club hasn’t given a timeframe for his return.