Rowe a true Tiger great

[Crumden]

Sad to hear about a true Tiger passing.


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Richmond is mourning the passing of one of its all-time greats, Des Rowe, who died last weekend at the age of 81 following a short illness.
Rowe joined the Tigers in 1946 after a one-year stint at then VFA club Coburg, where he played mainly as a centre half-forward, finishing the ’45 season with 60 goals and fourth placing in the competition’s Liston Trophy.
He made a slow start to his league career at Tigerland, but after being moved into defence, he flourished, winning the Club’s Best and Fairest award in 1951 and 1955, finishing second in 1950 and 1953, and third in 1954 and 1956.
In 1952, Rowe was appointed Richmond’s captain and he went on to lead the Tigers in 103 games, until the end of the 1957 season when he announced his retirement as a player. He also represented Victoria seven times, captained the Big V in 1956 and earned All-Australian selection in ’56.
The excellent Richmond historical reference book, ‘The Tigers Of Old’, described Rowe as “a fearless, dashing player who used his strength effectively in marking and physical contests. He had a good turn of speed and was a long kick”.
Rowe’s wonderful Punt Road pilgrimage continued in 1961 when he took over the coaching reins at the Club. He coached the Tigers until the end of the 1963 season, leading them to their one and only night premiership, in 1962 (they also finished runners-up in the 1963 night series).
The outstanding contribution Des Rowe made to Tigerland over three decades was recognised with him achieving Life Membership of the Club, selection in Richmond’s Team of the Century and induction into the Tigers’ Hall of Fame.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Des’s family and friends . . .​

 

[crownie]

Sad to hear about a true Tiger passing.


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a Richmond Legend

deserves a bump

 

[True Thylacine]

Agree...my sympathies to all concerned. Obviously before my time, (impressed i can still say that!). What a great career and a worthy life member!

 

[IDGAF]

Usual good form from the footy show ..

Tribute for Hirds grandfather ... but Des just lost in the mix hey ?

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