Vale Darryl Sutton

[madmug]

Darryl Sutton who played in North's 1977 Premiership has died aged 64. Darryl was a super star sportsman at School in Tasmania, Darryl played his junior football at the Glenorchy football club & played in their 1975 Premiership team with a 17yo Rodney Eade & coached by Peter Hudson. He ended his football career coaching the North Hobart club in 1986. His career at North Melbourne speaks for itself. A fantastic athlete who could play at either end of the ground. The 1977 premiership was a fitting highlight for Darryl & his family.
Darryl suffered dementia in his later life.
Its a sad loss for his family, friends those of us who saw him through school sports, club sports, & the VFL.

 

[shinboner_99]

Sad news indeed.

 

[Firestarter]

Thanks for letting us know.

 

[muttley45]

Sad news, RIP Darryl, i clearly remember him taking some hangers, at least on a par with the great Malcom Blight.

 

[see see]

Very sad news. Condolences to Darryl's family and friends.

As muttley45 pointed out, he could take a grab with the best if them.

 

[Twinkletoes]

RIP Darryl. Very sad news. Seeing him fly for marks and spoil from five deep in big finals during the 70's left a lasting impression on me. Sincere condolences to all of his family and close friends.

64's way too young!

 

[Harris 10]

Still have his autograph on an old Nth Melbourne footy.

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

64's way too young!

Yes. Way too young. Wishing comfort to his family and friends. A part of North Melbourne history!

 

[RobZombie]

RIP Darryl. Very sad news. Seeing him fly for marks and spoil from five deep in big finals during the 70's left a lasting impression on me. Sincere condolences to all of his family and close friends.

64's way too young!

Too young indeed. Saw Crackers Keenan tweet it out, and of course he spelled it "vail".

Just yesterday came across the last quarter of a game vs South at Arden St in 1980 on youtube. He was instrumental in repelling some late South attacks in a 3 point win. Really liked him as a player in those great teams. What would be the modern equivalent? Sammy Wright?

And wasn't it Sutton that was on the end of a famous Barassi spray caught on film?

 

[Woodson]

And wasn't it Sutton that was on the end of a famous Barassi spray caught on film?

Question is WHO didn't ever cop a spray from Barras?

Some serious BLEEPINg going on there..

 

[Woodson]

Yes. Way too young. Wishing comfort to his family and friends. A part of North Melbourne history!

Considering my father copped a bout of pneumonia late last year and already has traces of dementia but still remains healthy, kicking along strong makes you wonder how seriously depleted Darryl was in recent times (16 years younger than my old man) and I happen to work at the same logistics company back in 1998 where Sutton worked. So you can say I've been touched by this sad news. R.i.P. to the two time AA, Darryl Sutton.

 

[Woodson]

Sad news, RIP Darryl, i clearly remember him taking some hangers, at least on a par with the great Malcom Blight.

Took a Trevor Barker like hanger at VFL Park I recall.

 

[Groucho]

This is very sad news. We've lost our second premiership player. Great memories of Darryl, probably his best was 5 goals in a low scoring prelim in '76.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

 

[75-77-96-99]

thanks for the memories Darryl - Rest In Peace

 

[Frank Thring]

RIP Darryl, you were an unheralded player but gees you could play just about anywhere. A fan favourite.

 

[Comebackmick]

Sad day indeed. Many great memories. Could play kp at either end. Handy lad to have around.

 

[Hojuman]

Could play virtually any key position on the ground.

Thanks Darryl.

77 g.f. or replay, have to check which.
Commentary from Lou Richards and Stephen Phillips sticks in my mind:
" Sutton from behind " ! Big grab.

 

[Gasometer]

That red head mop of hair!

RIP No 5.

 

[gokangas]

One of those players that was probably a little under valued in his career. Any NMFC premiership player is a hero of mine. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Marstermind]

The very first game I ever attended was a few days before my 7th birthday at Moorabbin in 1979. We were expected to smash St.Kilda, but we just snuck over the line by 3 points when a North shot that snicked the post was missed by the goal umpire and wrongly paid a goal. As soon as the siren went I jumped the fence and sprinted as fast as my 6yo legs could go to the first North player I could find and give him a pat on the back. That player was #5 Darryl Sutton. Wandering out of the ground with my Dad (a Saints fan) I said it was the best day of my life and, much to my Dad's annoyance, I was thereon a Roo for life.

Vale Darryl Sutton.

 

[Heaps of fun]

I'm too young to have seen him play but it's always a sad event when a Shinboner dies. Sounds like a ripping player who has died too soon and in sad circumstances. Lost my grandfather to a long battle with Alzheimer's at the end of last year so I know how hard it is on the family.

 

[kangaroo7]

Very sad news. 64 is way too young to die. You don't expect to see people the same age as me get dementia. Frightening.

Great player who could play at either end of the ground. Saw him out mark much taller opponents many times.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Remember when he kicked 4 goals 4 minutes in a game. He brought us back into the game for the win.

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[kangaroo7]

Sutton in action in the 1977 and 1978 Grand Finals.