Universal Love RIP Russell Ebert. The greatest man!

[yepits2020]

Condolences to the family. Love and respect for Russell will forever continue and will never be forgotten.

 

[jakey]

There was no more important part of the soul of this football club. Irreplaceable.

 

[RossFC]

 

[Hopam002]

I don’t think you could get further away from the ethos of Russell Ebert. He was a competitive beast but he also knew how to move on, get better and come back. Tredders said tonight on AA that one of the strongest memories of Russell was after some of their horror losses it was Ebert that would great them on Monday mornings telling them to get past it and front up again. He didn’t dwell.

He’d never see it being “failed” or let down. He wasn’t bitter and twisted, he was the opposite. And he stuck by his club.

Thanks Expat - great post.

Vale Ebert 2021

 

[Us against the rest]

 

[PowerBaz]

The bit when he rucks and just grabs it then runs to goal and sticks it through. The long hand pass from the boundary.

Great vids. How young is Bruce too!

 

[1954]

Russell Ebert was the best player I have ever seen represent the PAFC, and like no doubt many I'm having trouble processing the very sad news of his passing.

RIP to a champion player, and more importantly a champion bloke!

 

[Macca19]

We all knew this was coming, yet its still so hard to come to grips with.

 

[Lefti93]

A marvel in all facets of life. A huge reason our club gets to play on the national stage.

RIP Russell, a man with your legacy will never be forgotten.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Some great names of SA football with some memorable recollections of the great man.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Moments frozen in time

Russell hoisting the 1977 premiership cup over his head

Russell kicking a goal late in the second quarter of the 1981 grand final after receiving a 30m handball from Dave Granger then raising his hands knowing the Bays were done

Russell soaring on the shoulders of the rucks in a boundary throw in against Sturt in the mid 1970s and winning the hitout

The overhead Hammer of Thor handball that bemused umpires and opponents alike

Russell running into goal from the pocket against Torrens at Thebarton feigning to handball the whole time them casually flicking the ball to boot for a goal

Russell arriving at the Channel 9 studios looking a bit dishevelled and with lipstick on his collar to accept the 1971 Magarey Medal

So many moments frozen in time to be relived and cherished

 

[Garibaldi Red]

The audacity...

Poor old Beans (Rene Van Dommelle). He is in a few clips with Russ displaying his skills. That’ll teach you for running off with his ‘71 medal

 

[Garibaldi Red]

Our old mate werner sent me over a copy of this many years ago. Forgotten all about it until I saw your post. Will have to get it out and cry this arvo.

 

[DJ75]

As has been said many times - one of the all time greats on the field and even better off it. A very rare combination.

I feel for your loss, but have to say, such is the mark of the man, it is not just a loss for Port supporters. This is a loss felt by the entire football community and indeed a loss for the wider community of South Australia. I dare say that I think the work he has done post football and the way he has handled himself as a human is the true legacy he leaves.
Irreplaceable.

 

[chickentendies]

Quick context: My wife is a teacher for children with disabilities - in her school context, they often have backgrounds with trauma, or are in care. Her family follow the Crows, she never really cared about footy and her interest in it even now simply extends to the fact that I love it

One day, wife came home from work and mentioned a Port Adelaide program came and visited her school and she began to talk really enthusiastically about a 'Russell Ebert person?' and how incredible he was with all of the children, despite how confronting the school is for many. She mentioned that he stuck around for far longer than expected, simply to just hang out and spend time with them. He listened with genuine interest, wasn't patronizing and was incredibly kind.

The point is: I swear everyone that comes into contact with the man has a story about him like this. The fact that there's a thread over on the Adelaide forums is indicative of his legacy as a human across even the biggest rivalries.
An incredible role model off and on the field.

 

[pastmyprimus]

There was no better sight in football than seeing Russell in full flight. Just a pleasure to watch. He was an innovator too. Who could forget his over the head handballs.

A legend on and off the field. The rarest of rarities.

 

[PowerLil]

I remember standing in the crush of fans on Footy Park oval after we won the '77 grand final and Russell saying 'Taken us a bloody long time but by geez it's worth it'. Thank you Russell

 

[Us against the rest]

The bit when he rucks and just grabs it then runs to goal and sticks it through. The long hand pass from the boundary.

Great vids. How young is Bruce too!

They were great times.

 

[Us against the rest]

Our old mate werner sent me over a copy of this many years ago. Forgotten all about it until I saw your post. Will have to get it out and cry this arvo.

I did shed some tears watching them.

 

[Jojay]

Like plenty on here I was an impressionable young boy of about 4 or 5 when Russell was in his playing prime.

Etched in my memory is the first time I saw him in the no. 7 jumper - I guess it's akin to remembering where you were when Kennedy was assassinated.

We are so privileged to have had you.
RIP Russell ❤

 

[Marmozet]

I was born in the 90s and grew up in Melbourne so I never saw Russell play, but the fact that people like myself are still aware of who he was and how great he was tells you everything about the player and human being he was.

 

[Peter Wallis]

An absolute icon of the game. A true champion who was unscrupulously fair on the field and respected and admired by players and fans of all clubs.
Was also a champion off the field as well and will be greatly missed by all supporters of the game. RIP

 

[RossFC]

 

[70sDinosaur]

I remember standing in the crush of fans on Footy Park oval after we won the '77 grand final and Russell saying 'Taken us a bloody long time but by geez it's worth it'. Thank you Russell

I was there too and I can actually see myself in that famous photo. A privilege to be in the same photo with the great man and our team on that memorable day.

 

[WHOME]

The handball 1 minute in v Sturt remains the best I have ever seen.


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