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Ian Miles obit at Richmond is here should you require to use it for wiki citation
www.richmondfc.com.au

Vale Ian Miles

Ian Miles, who played four senior games for Richmond between 1971 and 1972, has died.
www.richmondfc.com.au www.richmondfc.com.au
 
rbartlett said:
Was doing research and stumbled across Bryant Hocking wiki which says he is alive age 92.

Bryant Hocking - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

But isnt this his death notice in 2022?
There's a comment on there referring to his playing days at Golden Point, which is his club of origin.
(I'm sent this to SR as well to clarify)

Tributes & Funerals | Tributes | The Courier | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC

tributes.thecourier.com.au tributes.thecourier.com.au
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SR has replied saying he agrees this is the death notice for Bryant Hocking. As full name also matches.

Summary: Bryant Hocking death date is December 18th 2022
 

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Ken Newland, as mentioned in the Geelong forum, passed away aged 75. 198 games for Geelong and 18 for the Bulldogs under Bill Goggin in 1976. Ken returned to Geelong for '77-78. With Michael Turner a few weeks ago, now some of the players I first remembered as a young Cats fan from about '76 onwards are now passing away, a reminder of one's mortality.
 
FitzroyPete said:
I've just read on the Brisbane Lions' website that Les Hughson Jr passed away on April 4, aged 85.
Les (DOB: December 1, 1938) played 28 senior games for Fitzroy between 1958 and 1962 and was a nephew of the great Fred Hughson (164 games), who captain-coached the Roys' most recent senior premiership in 1944.
Les's father, Les Hughson Sr, also played for Fitzroy (17 games in 1937), but his career was notable for the Maroons being his fifth VFL club, after earlier stints at Collingwood (1 game), Hawthorn (4), Carlton (12) and St Kilda (41).
Les Sr, Les Abbott, Dale Kickett and technically Adrian Fletcher (if we count the Brisbane Bears/Lions as separate clubs) are the only players to represent five VFL/AFL clubs.
Mick Hughson, younger brother of Les Sr and Fred, played 93 games for Fitzroy, while Denis Hughson (son of Fred) played a solitary game for the Lions in 1965.
The Hughsons are certainly one of the Fitzroy Football Club's most famous families.
R.I.P. Les Hughson Jr.

www.lions.com.au

Vale Les Hughson Jr

We regret to advise you all that former Fitzroy player Les Hughson Jr passed away on Thursday 4 April at the age of 85.
www.lions.com.au www.lions.com.au
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Oliver G

HUGHSON, Les
The Brisbane Lions are deeply saddened by the passing of Les Hughson Jr who played 28 games with Fitzroy from 1958-62. The Club extends its deepest condolences to his family.
10/04/2024
 
GreyCrow said:
Oliver G

HUGHSON, Les
The Brisbane Lions are deeply saddened by the passing of Les Hughson Jr who played 28 games with Fitzroy from 1958-62. The Club extends its deepest condolences to his family.
10/04/2024
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Oliver G the Brisbane HSun notice has the date wrong. The Lions Hist Soc has the right one, with matching posts from his son Brad - 4 April, not 10 April 2024.
 
Bevan Byrne
50 games for EP - 2 premierships

" VALE BEVAN BYRNE
The East Perth Football Club expresses its sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of premiership Royal Bevan Byrne.
Bevan was a member of the 1958 and 1959 premiership teams. He was well regarded within the playing group and, despite battling many injuries, was a solid contributor to our Mighty Royals on the field too.
We extend our well wishes to his family and friends and know he will be missed by the Royals Community."
 
killer said:
Bevan Byrne
50 games for EP - 2 premierships

" VALE BEVAN BYRNE
The East Perth Football Club expresses its sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of premiership Royal Bevan Byrne.
Bevan was a member of the 1958 and 1959 premiership teams. He was well regarded within the playing group and, despite battling many injuries, was a solid contributor to our Mighty Royals on the field too.
We extend our well wishes to his family and friends and know he will be missed by the Royals Community."
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Bevan Byrne
DOD: 01/01/2025


rbartlett said:
SR has advised John Dineen has died,
as per facebook post below.
However he has yet to find an actual death date

John Dineen - Wikipedia

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John Dineen
DOD: 22/01/2025

Dineen, John | nielsen-funerals

www.nielsenfunerals.com.au www.nielsenfunerals.com.au
 

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RedmanWasHere said:
He'd have to be the first Crows men's player to die.

Right?
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Someone mentioned Rowan Andrews

Rookie draft 2003

But as someone who played games then yes I believe that is correct
 
Channel 10 news has just reported the passing of Troy Selwood
From their comments at the end of the piece, it is sounding like he took his own life. 💔
 
Robert Hay passed away on Australia day. Played 14 games for South Melbourne in the early seventies.


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www.mytributes.com.au

HAY, Robert Frederick | Funeral Notices | Melbourne | My Tributes

HAY, Robert Frederick The Funeral Service for Rob will be held on Tuesday Feb 4th at 2:30pm at Stratus Chapel Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston Dandenong R…
www.mytributes.com.au www.mytributes.com.au
 
Wiki doesn't do him justice (no prior team)
later ended up at Oakleigh ('76 - '78)

(from) Football Close up 1973
Hay, Robert Frederick - 21.09.54- 6.0.1/4
13.3 from Thirds 1971 Wing Games '72
7 total: 14. Goals '72 1 Total 1

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Tim Rendell the brother of Matt passed away

He played for West Torrens in the SANFL and followed Matt to Fitzroy but did not play a game

Details to follow - insta source
 
GreyCrow said:
Tim Rendell the brother of Matt passed away

He played for West Torrens in the SANFL and followed Matt to Fitzroy but did not play a game

Details to follow - insta source
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IIRC Matt did say at some point that the family has a history of heart issues. He was only 64 and died about 18 months ago. I think Tim was 4 or 5 years younger than Matt, so probably was only 62.
 
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Here's how this list looked a year ago:
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Good to see they've caught up with the Lew Evans news (he died in 1993), but they're still showing Max Glass as a North Melb. player (should be South Melb.)!
 
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