RIP Troy Clarke

[BrainOfMorbius]

Just heard the terribly sad news that former Brisbane Bear Troy Clarke has died at the age of 44. :-(

 

[MSB ROYS]

Just heard the terribly sad news that former Brisbane Bear Troy Clarke has died at the age of 44. :-(

Member of the 1991 Ressies Premiership team. RIP.

 

[BrainOfMorbius]

I met him a few times. Lovely bloke, always happy to chat. Far, far too young to go.

 

[lionbear]

Was a good footballer for the Bears in the early 90's remember watching him play. RIP

 

[Chasing the Dream]

Wow, I am speechless, I have only just been told. This was indeed very sudden.

I have been involved with Troy in various forms for the past 10 years on the Gold Coast and have always thought him to be a football person like no other, he just loves footy.

http://www.aflq.com.au/index.php?id=251

This is a stark reminder on how we must live every day for the best, you just never know what is going to happen.

Troy will be sorely missed by the football community, and I am thinking of his family during this difficult time.

 

[troppo]

One of the good guys. Born in Julia Creek and went on to play AFL at the highest level. Came from a great family. My thoughts are with them. RIP Troy

 

[mikey127]

Sad news indeed

What happened to him?

 

[matwt73]

Absolutely top bloke and a decent quality player crueled by injury. Really horrible news.

 

[Chasing the Dream]

Sad news indeed

What happened to him?

Collapsed at a service station if what I have been told is correct.

No warnings apparently.

 

[Judge]

I remember Troy well, he was a pretty reasonable player as I recall.

Wow, condolences to Troy's family, may he RIP.

 

[Ceebee]

You just never know what your future is.Far too young. Thinking of his family.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Sad news. Even though he was a Bears player and I was following Fitzroy I remember him well. Genuine, courageous, hard working. An earlier version of Shaun Hart. Condolences to his family.

 

[TheSunGod]

Shocked to hear of Troy's passing. Remember him well as a good player for the Bears and a wonderful servant to the Queensland footy, particularly junior development. My prayers go out to his family at this time.

 

[troppo]

Robert Walls once wrote an article(I couldn't find it online)about when he was coaching the Bears. He was driving to training one afternoon and the rain was so heavy he could hardly see where he was going. Suddenly up ahead he saw a guy jogging along the side of the road. He thought to himself that the bloke was a bit keen going out for a jog in this weather. When he got closer he saw it was Troy who used to jog to the ground before completing training with the rest of the team. Such was the level of his dedication. If not for three knee reconstructions he would played a lot more games. More than that he was a gentleman and always pleased to see you. A real trail blazer for Queensland born country kids to make it to the very top AFL.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Sad news indeed

What happened to him?

Brain aneurysm at a petrol station yesterday morning.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

How sad. A great stalwart of Queensland footy.

 

[Maboo]

Puts little things like Guys wanting to leave the club into perspective, doesn't it.

 

[Chasing the Dream]

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2013-10-29/lions-mourn-clarkes-passing

Story on our website now..

And a really good one on the Suns website too

http://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/2013-10-29/gc-suns-mourn-passing-of-clarke

 

[Altum Volantes]

I was very sad to read this. He was a good player for Brissie when they were building towards a quality team in the early 90s.

 

[cotter101]

Was a seriously good bloke. Condolences go out to all of his family and friends.

 

[tigers71]

RIP Troy!!

 

[MacMum]

So young, and so terribly sad..

....obviously a genuinely well liked guy judging by the tributes for him from several AFL players on their twitters, both QLD clubs and the media articles of his death..

R.I.P Troy and sympathy to his family.

 

[BuntonRules]

Legend. As a footballer trenacious is the word I would use to describe him. As a contributor tpo footy, outstanding. As a bloke, priceless. Heartfelts to all the family. Must be a beacon to his kids to realise how universally liked, and admired their Dad was.