Vale Matt Rendell

[010203]

Former Fitzroy captain and Adelaide Crows recruitment manager Matt Rendell has passed away aged 64 following a heart attack.

Rendell's wife Leonie released the following statement: “Matthew passed away this afternoon, after suffering a cardiac arrest Sunday morning. He did not regain consciousness. We greatly appreciate the efforts of the first responders and the staff at the Victorian Heart Hospital. The Rendell family would like to express gratitude towards everyone who has been supportive at this time.”

 

[Danw0w]

'Safe and effective'

* off dickhead

 

[spudmaster]

Vale.
Read about his heart attack the other day and was hoping for the best recovery wise.

 

[Danw0w]

Completely normal for healthy middle aged men to just drop dead during a morning walk. Mmmkay

Heart attacks have been happening since the beginning of time you muppet

 

[srobbo]

'Safe and effective'

Paul Couch have the jab when he passed cycling at 51? Jog on dickhead. RIP Matt & Couchy.

 

[living_in_syd]

Man life is too short. Amazing this can happen so suddenly out of nowhere. How is this prevented?

 

[DragoDelph]

Spoken like someone who's taken all five boosters

Mate. The fact you feel this is the time or place for this, says that needs to be said about you. On a burner account no less.

 

[AndyLucimitis]

Completely normal for healthy middle aged men to just drop dead during a morning walk. Mmmkay

You might be right - has there ever been another case of a 64 year old man dying from a heart attack ? Maybe not ??

 

[CrowToon]

Unapologetically honest, opinionated but often without fear, favour or bias. Will miss his regular slot on SEN SA

 

[010203]

I'm no moderator but it'd be nice if we could stick to the topic.

 

[DragoDelph]

Regardless of your views or opinions on his views or opinions, never a good time to lose a family member.

Good reminder to check in your own health as well.

See ya Matt, all the best for the family through this sudden shock.

 

[Schulzenfest]

"Completely normal for healthy middle aged men to just drop dead during a morning walk. Mmmkay"

Yes. Yes it is. It's been happening since the dawn of time.

 

[BigPond101]

Man life is too short. Amazing this can happen so suddenly out of nowhere. How is this prevented?

Any chest pains or difficulty breathing see your doctor

 

[irish]

Sad news ! Was a great lion

 

[OniAu]

Fair figure around AFL circles. Such sad news.

Gives everyone perspective of whats important in life. Footy isnt the be all

 

[LordLucifer]

Bundy is the same age as me ........ gives me a fright actually.

 

[Jibroni]

Didnt always agree with him but to pass away in this manner in sad indeed. RIP.

 

[Altum Volantes]

He was a bit of a yahoo around the Trade/Draft time but was always willing to have a contrasting view.

Have always thought he got absolutely stitched up by Jason Mifsud too.

 

[windyhill]

Seriously good footballer, used to smash us, particularly @ The Junction.

 

[citizen-erased]

Unapologetically honest, opinionated but often without fear, favour or bias. Will miss his regular slot on SEN SA

He did some great work with the crows
Was a great commentator on talent. Will miss that from him.
Was mishandled poorly by the AFL.
Vale

 

[Paul Kersey]

Sad to read.

 

[Osho]

Pretty good big man, Matt.
Apparently also a pretty good recruiter.
His straight talk never offended me.
It's pretty rough passing away prematurely.
All the best to his family.

 

[Occidental]

Matt Rendell crossed from S.A to Fitzroy in 1981 as a tall, mobile, hard running ruckman.
1981 saw him eased into things with plenty of time forward where his high marking was a real weapon for the Roys and he kicked 45 goals in his debut year.
After ‘81 he assumed the first ruck and did so for another nine seasons. Twice Best & Fairest, twice All Australian and elevated to Captain.
He was a driving force in a good era for Fitzroy. Rendell had a positive win loss ratio of 87W 76L. He played in 7 finals.
One game is memorable.
In Round 13 1983 Fitzroy were to play the top of the table North. The Lions sprung a surprise to move Rendell to full forward. Usually that was Bernie Quinlan, but Rendell had been ruck all year and had not kicked a single goal all season. His one game forward against the top side resulted in him kicking 8 with the Roys thrashing North.

 

[twiggy4PM]

Very sad news. Matt was a very good player and a great recruiter. A big guy with a heart of gold, he was always willing to have a chat and a laugh.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Damn. Ill miss listening to him come trade radio.