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[rbartlett]

Forgot to mention Richard Doggett - RFC 1980 Premiership General Manager passed away last week.

As well, Col H advised that David Hinchcliffe died 27/9/2020
They found his birth notice in the Geelong Heritage Centre newspaper archive. It is actually 12 Jan 1939, not 12 Jan 1938

 

[Bandit55]

Elkin Reilly passes away a month ago:

https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/808528/swans-mourn-passing-of-elkin-reilly

https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/reilly-julian-elkin/5539528/

https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/death-notices/reilly-julian/5535710/

 

[WillAFLBulldog4]

Elkin Reilly passes away a month ago:

https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/808528/swans-mourn-passing-of-elkin-reilly

https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/reilly-julian-elkin/5539528/

https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/death-notices/reilly-julian/5535710/

Played 51 games for the Swans between 1962 and 1966, kicking 2 goals.

 

[ThePope]

Fitzroy's Brian Barclay died on 26 April 2020. Death notice. 61 games, 1957-1962.
South's John Trethowan died on 1 April 2020. Swans ex-players assoc death notice & video of funeral service including a SMFC training photo. 81 games, 1955-1962.

 

[WillAFLBulldog4]

Arnie Bench died sometime before October 9 aged 89. Played 37 games for Fitzroy between 1953 and 1955.

 

[ThePope]

Arnie Bench died sometime before October 9 aged 89. Played 37 games for Fitzroy between 1953 and 1955.

Died 1 October 2020.

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[Oliver G]

 

[GreyCrow]

Ron is on our DOD Thread - thanks for posting and RIP Ron and thoughts to Rons family - especially his grandson who posted here

 

[ThePope]

Very sad news that the first AFLW player has died. Jacinda Barclay, 23 games for GWS since their debut season. A multi-sportsperson, also played baseball for Australia and as a quarterback in American football. Only 29 years old.

RIP

 

[Connor7395]

Very sad news that the first AFLW player has died. Jacinda Barclay, 23 games for GWS since their debut season. A multi-sportsperson, also played baseball and gridiron. Only 29 years old.

RIP

Lifeline's number in the tweet...damn, that's tragic. Mental health awareness really needs to be expanded.

 

[ThePope]

Not an AFL player, but Jake Ryan, VFL player for Sandringham & Geelong, Bali Bombing survivor, coach at Gold Coast Suns Academy & Southport, has died whilst on holiday in Italy.

Bali bombing survivor Jake Ryan dies on European holiday

Tributes have flowed for a Bali bombing survivor who died while on holiday in Europe.

www.news.com.au

 

[WillAFLBulldog4]

Leo Brereton has died sometime before October 15 aged 83. He played 72 games for the Blues between 1957 and 1962, kicking 127 goals. He was the Blues leading goalkicker in 1960, kicking 47 goals.

 

[killer]

CARLTON ROVER SIGNS UP - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 12 Mar 1964

Carlton rover Leo Brereton who has signed with Manuka for the Australian Rules ...

trove.nla.gov.au

ACT Rep 1965

Our team for Brisbane - Profiles of players - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 10 Jun 1965

GLEN BOW (Manuka): Caplain of the rep side in his first year in Canberra. Bow was previously with ...

trove.nla.gov.au

 

[Blue Heart]

Not a VFL / AFL player but just read about the sad passing of Ron Best. In the 50 years of watching country footy he was easily the best bush footballer I had the pleasure of watching. No doubt in my mind and in the opinion of better judges than me that Besty would have a VFL star had he had the desire to play at the highest level.

'The greatest never': Former Nationals MP and country footy legend dies

Former Victorian Nationals MP Ron Best, widely regarded as one of best footballers to never play the game at highest level, has died after battle with cancer.

www.theage.com.au

 

[ThePope]

Leo Brereton has died sometime before October 15 aged 83. He played 72 games for the Blues between 1957 and 1962, kicking 127 goals. He was the Blues leading goalkicker in 1960, kicking 47 goals.

Brereton died 12 October. Kevin O'Brien died 24 Sept. Mick Martyn's uncle. De Bolfo has written nice obits for both.

Former Carlton rover Leo Brereton passes away

Former Carlton rover Leo Brereton has passed away.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Family link lost with former Blues big man's passing

A tribute to former Blues ruckman, Kevin O'Brien.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[WillAFLBulldog4]

Brereton died 12 October. Kevin O'Brien died 24 Sept. Mick Martyn's uncle. De Bolfo has written nice obits for both.

Former Carlton rover Leo Brereton passes away

Former Carlton rover Leo Brereton has passed away.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Family link lost with former Blues big man's passing

A tribute to former Blues ruckman, Kevin O'Brien.

www.carltonfc.com.au

He was 88. Played 9 games for the Blues between 1954 and 1957 kicking 3 goals.

 

[Todman]

Not an VFL / AFL player but just read about the sad passing of Ron Best. In the 50 years of watching country he was easily the best bush footballer I had the pleasure of watching. No doubt in my mind and in the opinion of better judges than me that Besty would have a VFL star had he had the desire to play at the highest level.

'The greatest never': Former Nationals MP and country footy legend dies

Former Victorian Nationals MP Ron Best, widely regarded as one of best footballers to never play the game at highest level, has died after battle with cancer.

www.theage.com.au

Ron Best - 1966 - 060 – Heidelberg YCW – Melbourne YCW FL
Ron Best - 1967 - 068 – Heidelberg YCW – Melbourne YCW FL
Ron Best - 1968 - 106 - Golden Square - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1969 - 137 - Golden Square - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1970 - 107 - Golden Square - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1971 - 111 - Golden Square - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1972 - 079 - Charlton - North Central FL
Ron Best - 1973 - 108 - Sandhurst - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1974 - 135 - Sandhurst - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1975 - 146 - Sandhurst - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1976 - 108 - Sandhurst - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1977 - 025 - Sandhurst - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1978 - 124 - Golden Square - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1979 - 132 - Golden Square - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1980 - 161 - Golden Square - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1981 - 100 - Boort - North Central FL
Ron Best - 1982 - 025 - Boort - North Central FL
Ron Best - 1983 - 124 - Northern United - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - 1984 - 064 - Northern United - Bendigo FL
Ron Best - interleague goals for Bendigo and North Central: 116

 

[WillAFLBulldog4]

Jack McLeod died sometime before October 17 aged 94. He played 64 games for Hawthorn between 1945 and 1951, kicking 14 goals.

 

[stemline]

Jack McLeod died sometime before October 17 aged 94. He played 64 games for Hawthorn between 1945 and 1951, kicking 14 goals.

In memory of Jack McLeod

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Passed 14/10/20

 

[WillAFLBulldog4]

Kevin Robertson died sometime before October 22 aged 81. Played 69 games for North Melbourne between 1957 and 1963, kicking 9 goals.

 

[WillAFLBulldog4]

Peter Beythien died October 22 aged 62. Played 285 games for Central Districts between 1975 and 1987, kicking 201 goals.

 

[Bandit55]

Kevin Robertson died sometime before October 22 aged 81. Played 69 games for North Melbourne between 1957 and 1963, kicking 9 goals.

Hi Will, Sorry to correct you, it's actually Keith not Kevin. He was the father of Rohan and Shane both of whom played for North, as well.He passed away on 17 October:

https://www.seniorsnews.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/robertson-keith-robert/5572033/

 

[stemline]

Dr Bruce Reid, long serving Essendon club doctor.
3 games for Hawthorn 1966-67.

AFL site says he passed away Tuesday night, so 27/10/20.

 

[WillAFLBulldog4]

Vale Gary Mousley

THE SOUTH ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB IS SADDENED TO LEARN OF THE SUDDEN PASSING OF FORMER PLAYER GARY MOUSLEY. Gary Spider Mousley has had a long association with the South Adelaide Football Club, as a 15-year old Spider played in the South Adelaide Cubs 1966 Premiership against Edwardstown. Four...

www.safc.com.au

 

[rbartlett]

Blair Campbell (Richmond 1966,1968) died Nov 3, aged 74.
Also played for Melbourne, and was a noted cricketer.