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Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘Love ya mate': McGovern's heartfelt tribute to big brother
Mitch McGovern has made a heartfelt tribute to his brother Jeremy after the West Coast star was forced to medically retire from the AFL. The Carlton utility poked fun at himself as he took to social media to celebrate Jeremy's career, which came to an end on Friday as the 33-year-old formally announced he was hanging up the boots after 197 games. 'Proud is an understatement for how I feel about what you've done with your footy journey,' the post read. 'You taught me almost everything I know about footy (sorry dad). 'I'm incredibly honoured to have been able to ride the highs and lows in what the game have given you, and you can walk away with a smile and your head held high. 'Thanks for the combined 5x All-Aus, 1x Premiership and 1x BnF. Love ya mate.' One of the photos Mitch McGovern posted in his social media tribute. Credit: James Elsby / AFL Media A photo of the pair following the Eagles' grand final victory in 2018, in which an emotional Mitch embraces his older brother, accompanied the post. It also featured pictures of the brothers playing against each-other, during the 30-year-old's time at Adelaide, as well as photos from their childhood. Former West Coast captain and 2018 Norm Smith Medallist Luke Shuey also paid tribute to the champion defender, saying 'we were all privileged to be a teammate of Jeremy McGovern.' 'We didn't appreciate it enough throughout the journey but he was the type of player and clubman not everyone gets to play with,' Shuey said. 'He gave as much as he had in the tank, every time... he cared more than anyone... he made footy fun, in the hardest of times. 'He had every single person's back who was in his corner and he did it all with the worst rig and most disgusting pre-season testing results you'll every see. 'One of the greatest to ever do it, how lucky were we?!!' The reigning Eagles club champion was recommended to retire by the AFL's concussion panel after the latest in a series of head knocks he sustained in the Eagles' round eight loss to Melbourne. He said he was 'at peace' with the decision.
West Australian
8 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Mitch McGovern's heartfelt tribute to brother Jeremy McGovern after West Coast Eagles star's retirement
Mitch McGovern has made a heartfelt tribute to his brother Jeremy after the West Coast star was forced to medically retire from the AFL. The Carlton utility poked fun at himself as he took to social media to celebrate Jeremy's career, which came to an end on Friday as the 33-year-old formally announced he was hanging up the boots after 197 games. 'Proud is an understatement for how I feel about what you've done with your footy journey,' the post read. 'You taught me almost everything I know about footy (sorry dad). 'I'm incredibly honoured to have been able to ride the highs and lows in what the game have given you, and you can walk away with a smile and your head held high. 'Thanks for the combined 5x All-Aus, 1x Premiership and 1x BnF. Love ya mate.' A photo of the pair following the Eagles' grand final victory in 2018, in which an emotional Mitch embraces his older brother, accompanied the post. It also featured pictures of the brothers playing against each-other, during the 30-year-old's time at Adelaide, as well as photos from their childhood. Former West Coast captain and 2018 Norm Smith Medallist Luke Shuey also paid tribute to the champion defender, saying 'we were all privileged to be a teammate of Jeremy McGovern.' 'We didn't appreciate it enough throughout the journey but he was the type of player and clubman not everyone gets to play with,' Shuey said. 'He gave as much as he had in the tank, every time... he cared more than anyone... he made footy fun, in the hardest of times. 'He had every single person's back who was in his corner and he did it all with the worst rig and most disgusting pre-season testing results you'll every see. 'One of the greatest to ever do it, how lucky were we?!!' The reigning Eagles club champion was recommended to retire by the AFL's concussion panel after the latest in a series of head knocks he sustained in the Eagles' round eight loss to Melbourne. He said he was 'at peace' with the decision.
Zawya
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Qatar National Library and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France sign new Memorandum of Understanding
Doha — In the presence of His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, and Her Excellency Rachida Dati, French Minister of Culture, Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in digitization, preservation and scholarly research, with a focus on Islamic heritage and the history of the Gulf region. The MoU builds on the long-standing cultural ties between Qatar and France, which have gained momentum in recent years. Signed by Philippe Lonné, Director General of the BnF, and Tan Huism, Executive Director of QNL, the MoU reaffirms both institutions' commitment to knowledge exchange and mutual cultural understanding. It marks the continuation of a fruitful partnership between QNL and several French cultural entities. Commenting on the occasion, His Excellency Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, said: "France has always been a valuable partner in supporting Qatar National Library's cultural and academic initiatives. This MoU is the culmination of years of meaningful collaboration and reflects the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between Qatar and France. Our past partnerships have included joint exhibitions, lectures and seminars with the French Embassy, as well as an MoU with the French Diplomatic Archives. Two years ago, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two nations, and today we are entering a new, broader phase of cooperation—one that furthers our mission of heritage preservation and fosters knowledge as a bridge between peoples." The agreement outlines multiple areas of cooperation focusing on heritage preservation and enhancing accessibility. Key initiatives include the analysis of pigments and dyes used in ancient Qur'anic manuscripts held by both libraries, capacity building and expertise exchange in collection management, advanced technologies, and digital content development. It will also involve the digitization of rare Islamic scientific manuscripts from the BnF, which will enrich Qatar Digital Library for the benefit of local and international researchers. Tan Huism, Executive Director of Qatar National Library, said: "We are proud of our enduring relationship with France's leading cultural institutions, and we are particularly honored to partner with one of the world's oldest and most respected national libraries. This collaboration reflects our steadfast commitment to global partnerships that enrich digital content and open new horizons for academic exploration. By digitizing rare Islamic scientific manuscripts and sharing preservation expertise, we are jointly working to realize our shared vision of libraries as beacons of creativity and platforms for intercultural dialogue." About Qatar National Library Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar's national heritage by collecting, preserving, and making available the country's recorded history. The Library provides equal access to all types of information and services and aims to enable the people of Qatar to positively influence society by creating an exceptional learning and discovery environment. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, officially inaugurated Qatar National Library on 16 April 2018. The Library was granted the status of national library under the Amiri Decree No.11 of 20 March 2018. Website: The Library's e-newsletter: To subscribe to the newsletter, please visit the Library's website (homepage). Twitter: @QNLib Instagram: QatarNationalLibrary Snapchat: Qnlib Facebook: YouTube: Qatar National Library's Media Contacts: Joanna Al Mokdad Email: QNLpressoffice@
