Certified Legendary Thread RIP - Ron Barassi, the passing of a legend

[Power Raid]

a legend of the game, in a time when football was more than a game

 

[catscratchfever]

RIP Legend

 

[BG32]

RIP.
Is a massive part of the games History

 

[SuperMal]

VALE Ron Barrassi

I’m not usually into ‘deifying’ Aussie football heroes - but this guy created Carlton FC as a force, saved North Melbourne FC, 6 premierships with Melbourne FC and saved the Sydney Swans FC

Even at age 80 he suffered physical injury protecting a girl from being physically abused

A true Australian legend…who’s father died in Egypt, serving his country.

RIP Ronald Dale Barrassi. Master Coach, a true Man of conviction.

 

[SuperMal]

…….And invented the ‘ruck-rover’ role.

 

[chickenonachain]

Never met him but felt like I knew him . Gave me my biggest thrill in football with the 1975 premiership we were absolute crap before he came on board I still remember the celebrations at Arden st that night. Thanks Ron for everything you did for my club a true legend never forgotten.

 

[Gough]

VALE Ron Barrassi

I’m not usually into ‘deifying’ Aussie football heroes - but this guy created Carlton FC as a force, saved North Melbourne FC, 6 premierships with Melbourne FC and saved the Sydney Swans FC

Even at age 80 he suffered physical injury protecting a girl from being physically abused

A true Australian legend…who’s father died in Egypt, serving his country.

RIP Ronald Dale Barrassi. Master Coach, a true Man of conviction.View attachment 1804860

Would have made a great lead in a 70s cop show too.

 

[Pie eyed]

Sad day.
Almost a full stop on a generation of players with Barassi passing.

Vale Ronald Dale Barassi..

 

[TW Sherrin]

Rip legend.

 

[Aucklander]

RIP. Sad news.

 

[The Passenger]

An absolute giant. Arguably the biggest figure in the game, ever... There certainly aren't many bigger.

 

[Pickitt]

RIP Ron Barassi

 

[Cool Kangas]

RIP Ron. Thank you.

 

[Occidental]

By age 24, Ron had played in 7 Grand Finals; 1954, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 & 60 winning 5 of them. Easily best on ground in 2 of them 1957 & 1959.
Those two Grand Finals summed up his game. Racking up possessions and clearances as a powerful ruck rover - he would rest up forward. In 1957 he kicked 5 when up forward and in 1959 he kicked 4. Unstoppable.
That would have made him an immortal if he had retired at 24, but of course his further playing and in particular his coaching, saw him go on to win 5 more Premierships from another 9 Grand Finals.
Ron Barassi’s career almost beggars belief. 10 Premierships from 17 Grand Finals.

 

[The Passenger]

An absolute giant of footy. An immortal.

The Premiership Cup should be named after him.

One thing I would hate to see is the premiership cup named after a corporation such as the NFL Premiership Trophy or the Heineken Cup (something else now) in rugby union.

The best way to prevent that is to name it after a great of our game and there wouldn't be any more fitting name than the Barassi Cup.

His involvement as player or coach in ten flags is equalled only by Norm Smith and very unlikely to be matched again.

There was some good discussion around this on these boards about ten years ago.

Would love to see it happen.

 

[_Mike_]

Thread title and tag updated

Vale Ron, you are a legend

 

[The Feeder Club]

Absolutely transcends the sport, and the petty inter-club bullshit that is 99.9% of BigFooty. Thank you for everything you did.

 

[Dramoth]

Vale legend. Rest in piece before lining up with your mates in the afterlife.

 

[Dramoth]

Hear hear. A brilliant idea.

Start writing emails to our various clubs. Get them to petition the AFL to make it the Ron Barassi Premiership Cup.

he deserves it completely.

 

[Dramoth]

Please AFL, do the right thing and name the cup after him. Get it done before the Grand Final.

The Ron Barassi Cup. Should have happened years ago.

This years cup is finished. But next year should be fine.

 

[Dramoth]

He’s a right old ****.

Up there with Newman really.

 

[Stumpy Pete]

A true football legend.

Vale Ron.

Regards

S. Pete

 

[Kurve]

The footy legend that is Ron Barrassi will live on well remembered and bigger than life.

Go well Ron.

 

[JackFlash]

Vale a great man. There will hopefully be a tribute in some form of lasting trophy - whether it be the cup or not. Sad he won’t get to see it.

Let's hope the AFL acknowledges Ron Barassi with something permanent.

 

[qman]

Ted Whitten was Mr. Football but Ron Barassi was the most well known aussie rules name in the rugby league states back in the day.
RIP.