Mod. Notice Vale Grand Uncle Horace

[Ticky009]

It is with great sadness that I announce our Grand Uncle Horace has left us. He had been ill for some time and this battle was one he could not argue with... Well, he probably did - Uncle could and would argue with anyone about just about anything, but some debates cannot be won.

He was passionate about a great many things and would defend that which he loved long and loud. One of which was his beloved Bloods. An olde Souths Man to his very core he would often regal us with stories of watching South Melbourne greats at Lakeside Oval.

I caught up with Uncle a number of times over the years and recall when we convinced him to come to the G when instead of going home after drinks. Ben Ronke

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Ben Ronke

Age

26

Ht

183cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.5

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.7

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.7

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.2

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

5.2

5star

G

2.4

5star

kicked 7. A great time was had I can tell you - Uncle gave the Hawk lads hell throughout the game.

There was never a moniker Uncle couldn't provide to a team that didn't defy linguistic interpretation - anything but their actual name. Especially Saints & North He introduced me to words like: flogstradamus, Citizen Kane and comments like: This is less an advertisement for the game and more a tax deduction.

And god help the player he got a set on. He was diabolical.

He was active across a great many boards on BF. Sweet FA and Paddocks & Plates

Uncle - was at times an eloquent passionate pain in the arse but you were ours and we loved you for it. Fly high Uncle and we'll see you next time around.

Given his admiration of the great Ron Clegg and it seems appropriate that we add Ron here for one last conversation.

 

[_Mike_]

I had heard of the old chap’s passing this week, he was a well liked poster across the board and was great with the banter.

Vale GUH, BigFooty will not be the same without you

 

[windyhill]

Knew his stuff Uncle. Commiserations to all his Swan mates on this site. Bloody sad news.

 

[Sea fog]

I used to enjoy his rantings on a cricket board. Loved his cynicism and sardonic wit. RIP Horace!

 

[taurus]

I remember him when he used to post hilarious posts all those years ago.

Rip.

 

[Jewelsbon]

I remember him when he used to post hilarious posts all those years ago.

Rip.

Glad he didn't have to see that shit they put up last night.....

 

[Cadsky]

Thought I'd post this here. If anyone is interested in a game of werewolf, a game horry often enjoyed, there is a game running in his honour over on the Sweet FA board. Link below if you'd like to join.

Werewolf - The Grand Uncle Horace Memorial Simpsons Werewolf (starts Tue 13/08 evening)

As you all know, GUH / Horrie / sadly passed away a couple of weeks ago. He was a stalwart of BigFooty, hilarious and frustrating in equal measure, incredibly opinionated, but always with an underlying kindness. Unless you deserved it (in his eyes) haha. If you’re interested in reading some...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[Joycerama]

It is with great sadness that I announce our Grand Uncle Horace has left us. He had been ill for some time and this battle was one he could not argue with... Well, he probably did - Uncle could and would argue with anyone about just about anything, but some debates cannot be won.

He was passionate about a great many things and would defend that which he loved long and loud. One of which was his beloved Bloods. An olde Souths Man to his very core he would often regal us with stories of watching South Melbourne greats at Lakeside Oval.

I caught up with Uncle a number of times over the years and recall when we convinced him to come to the G when instead of going home after drinks. Ben Ronke kicked 7. A great time was had I can tell you - Uncle gave the Hawk lads hell throughout the game.

There was never a moniker Uncle couldn't provide to a team that didn't defy linguistic interpretation - anything but their actual name. Especially Saints & North He introduced me to words like: flogstradamus, Citizen Kane and comments like: This is less an advertisement for the game and more a tax deduction.

And god help the player he got a set on. He was diabolical.

He was active across a great many boards on BF. Sweet FA and Paddocks & Plates

Uncle - was at times an eloquent passionate pain in the arse but you were ours and we loved you for it. Fly high Uncle and we'll see you next time around.

Given his admiration of the great Ron Clegg and it seems appropriate that we add Ron here for one last conversation.

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What a great character! RIP. Uncle, you bamboozled us with your linguistic gymnastics but I loved your posts!