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

[SBYM]

Not often you are a legend at 4 clubs

It is nuts when you think about it.

A leviathan at four clubs for various reasons.

You feel like it will never happen again.

 

[LunchboxLegend]

My wife’s grandfather worked with him for a number of years.
When he passed some 25 years later, Ron attended his Funeral, entirely unexpected.

A footy legend, but also an absolute gentleman.

RIP.

 

[BigVic]

A very sad day for the game. RIP Ron.

 

[Osho]

I didn’t know that. What was it about.

An on radio tiff, Ron accused Rex of being disrespectful to him with his childish antics. It's so long ago now I can't recall if Ron just walked out once, or if he left the commentary team permanently. Someone else may have better recall than me.

 

[LeverPuller]

Name the cup after him. The single biggest influence on our game. A legend at 4 clubs, rebuilt the sport in NSW, broke long droughts at 2 clubs. Played and coached across 5 decades. And remained a titan even into his later years, only stepping back when health meant he couldn’t be as involved anymore.

We’ve all been lucky to be witness, or to be touched by, his greatness for the sport.

 

[hoddo22]

Pregame on the scoreboard last night was a fitting tribute to his football life. It was a great one. Hope he got to see it .

Always signed his autograph with the 17410... 17 grand finals 4 10 premierships.

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[Bunk Moreland]

75yo Ron saw a woman struck by a man in St Kilda.

He chased the 29yo bloke down and tackled him to the ground.

Barassi tells court he tackled the right man: 'I wouldn't make a mistake there'

amp.theage.com.au

RIP. They don’t make em like Ron any more!

 

[Osho]

"Bloody weak as piss"
Legend!

Gerard H?

 

[Cyclops]

An on radio tiff, Ron accused Rex of being disrespectful to him with his childish antics. It's so long ago now I can't recall if Ron just walked out once, or if he left the commentary team permanently. Someone else may have better recall than me.

Hunt didn’t call the game just made silly noises.

 

[Saucy]

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.

 

[Osho]

Hunt didn’t call the game just made silly noises.

Never could stand Hunt.

 

[Tadpole]

No words.

 

[Tadpole]

Never could stand Hunt.

He’s a right old ****.

 

[Lingsface]

Absolute legend - Rip great man!

 

[Plugger35]

Sad news, a true legend of the game and he seemed like a ripping bloke too.

Unfortunately I was too young to remember him as a player or even his glory days as a coach but I love some of the old footage of him.

None better than this old footage of him storming out on to the ground with crutches to give North another all mighty spray.

 

[Rich the babe Evans]

So the Ron Barassi Cup?

 

[The 747]

Vale, an absolute giant of the game.

 

[Dangas]

RIP Ron. Legend of this great game.

 

[Lingsface]

Has to be a minute silence before tonight’s game.

 

[hawkman]

So the Ron Barassi Cup?

Slightly better tribute than a line

 

[Gough]

His whole life was a great Australian story.

 

[LeverPuller]

So the Ron Barassi Cup?

Ron Barassi Premiership Trophy, awarded to the winning team of the AFL (men’s) Grand Final.

 

[Shuestar13]

An enormous loss. He seemed almost invincible, despite his advanced years still getting to the football etc.

A true legend of our game. His domination of the VFL of course, but his work in Sydney and championing of the game on a national basis was amazing. What a legacy. Very sad news, he was truly one of a kind. Vale Ron

 

[Tarkyn_24]

Sad day for football.

Vale Ron, rest in peace.

 

[Nikita Blue]

A true legend.

Condolences to his family and friends. Football has lost a giant.

RIP