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Chris Toce unfortunately lost his battle with cancer and passed away this morning.
Richmond Football Club is mourning the passing of its National Recruiting Manager, Chris Toce.
Toce has bravely fought a private battle with an aggressive form of cancer in recent months, he passed surrounded by family this morning.
“First and foremost, our thoughts are with Chris’ family, his wife Mel, and two children Sophia and Harry,” Richmond General Manager- Football Talent Blair Hartley said.
“We were so excited to bring Chris to the Club in March, because of the fantastic person he was and his accomplishments in the AFL industry as a recruiter.
“Chris quickly established himself as a key part of our team. His professionalism and commitment to the job was only matched by his warm and easy-going nature that enabled him to quickly build relationships across the entire Club.
“He was a Richmond person and his passion for the Club and our future was evident from day one. We will miss him dearly."
Richmond CEO Shane Dunne added his condolences.
“We are devastated for Chris’ family and friends. Our thoughts are with his wife Mel and their two children Harry and Sophia,” he said.
“We will do everything we can to support them at this incredibly difficult time, and of course into the future.”
Toce worked in the AFL industry for over a decade, spending time at Collingwood (2010-14) and St Kilda (2015-2023) before joining Richmond in March this year.
A renowned talent identifier, Toce stood out across a thorough process when being appointed the Club’s National Recruiting Manager earlier in the year.
Richmond Football Club thanks the media for their respect and privacy throughout recent months.
Richmond Football Club is mourning the passing of its National Recruiting Manager, Chris Toce.
Toce has bravely fought a private battle with an aggressive form of cancer in recent months, he passed surrounded by family this morning.
“First and foremost, our thoughts are with Chris’ family, his wife Mel, and two children Sophia and Harry,” Richmond General Manager- Football Talent Blair Hartley said.
“We were so excited to bring Chris to the Club in March, because of the fantastic person he was and his accomplishments in the AFL industry as a recruiter.
“Chris quickly established himself as a key part of our team. His professionalism and commitment to the job was only matched by his warm and easy-going nature that enabled him to quickly build relationships across the entire Club.
“He was a Richmond person and his passion for the Club and our future was evident from day one. We will miss him dearly."
Richmond CEO Shane Dunne added his condolences.
“We are devastated for Chris’ family and friends. Our thoughts are with his wife Mel and their two children Harry and Sophia,” he said.
“We will do everything we can to support them at this incredibly difficult time, and of course into the future.”
Toce worked in the AFL industry for over a decade, spending time at Collingwood (2010-14) and St Kilda (2015-2023) before joining Richmond in March this year.
A renowned talent identifier, Toce stood out across a thorough process when being appointed the Club’s National Recruiting Manager earlier in the year.
Richmond Football Club thanks the media for their respect and privacy throughout recent months.
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Wow 
that's really sad
that's really sad
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Dreadful news.
Thoughts with the family.
Thoughts with the family.
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time to return the traditional Richmond yellow
RIP
absolute tradgedy
never know when its your time
look after yourselves tiger brethren
absolute tradgedy
never know when its your time
look after yourselves tiger brethren
Wow, condolences to family and friends
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This must have been so incredibly sudden 
RIP
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Is this true? Tom Morris tweeted it but then deleted. Looks like he’s been hacked?
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**** Cancer
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Shocking news
Just crazy
Condolences to all
Just crazy
Condolences to all
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Wtf That is so sudden. Condolences to his family and friends.
RIP
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What program was this? 3AW?
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My God this life is short rip.
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Is this for real ? Didn’t look like a cancer patient or in treatment
Stunned.
Thoughts to his family.
Thoughts to his family.
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This seems fake news?
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I’m starting to think this might be a hoax. Tom morris has been hacked a few times
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time to return the traditional Richmond yellow
roksman said someone from rfc died this morning
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