Vale Jim Stynes, 1966-2012 - A champion/hero - Statue commissioned for MCG Avenue of Legends

[Superduperouzel]

Such sad news. Jimmy you are a football legend, a great family man, a hero and an inspiration to all football supporters and battlers. My condolences to your family and the Melbourne Football club. I hope the Dees have a really good year for you.
RIP Jim.

 

[mick7]

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RIP Jimmy you were an inspiration to us all.

 

[Devastating Boris]

Gutted, thank you jimmy for everything you have done on the field and off. You are a true inspiration.

 

[maceman]

Thoughts go out to his family, friends and the Melbourne Football Club. He was a true champion. RIP, Jim.

 

[Hodgepodge]

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One man who doesn't need an exaggerated rose-tinted eulogy to highlight his exploits.

I can't remember the last time the footy world mourned like this. It just shows that he was one of a kind.

 

[Hatchy1992]

RIP Jim Stynes. A legend of football and of life. Will be sorely missed by all. Best wishes go out to Sam and the family.

 

[Sweaty Undies]

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rip jimmy.

a true champion that will be sorely missed.

 

[Phil McCreviss]

For gods sake, go out and belt the daylights out of Brisbane.

It's the least this great man deserves.

RIP Jim. Not just the Demons, but we as society, are better for your 45 years.

 

[Coldacre]

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Rest in peace big Jim. champion footballer, champion bloke. a credit to our game, a credit to Ireland and a blessing to Australia. we're all better for you're influence in this great game.

thanks for the memories. 240 games in a row??? JAAY-SUS!!! we love you Jimmy

 

[catswhiskers2007]

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Adding my condolences like the thousands of others who are paying their respects for such a great of the game both on and off the field. As an opposition supporter, I always marveled at how Jimma could carve up other ruckman and I secretly wished that he would miss our games through some injury BUT HE NEVER BLOODY DID!
True legend, best wishes to all in the MFC and the extended AFL community, but most of all his family who have a lost a son, husband and dad.
On ya Jim, the messages of grief from your proud club are testament to your life and your ever lasting legacy on others.

 

[Tulip]

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Every Heart Beats True played on Channel 9 now

 

[Dee Won]

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RIP Jimmy
a champion on and off the footy field

 

[Realslimshady2]

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Nothing more to say other than we lost a legend today. RIP Jim.

 

[jimmy35]

Sad news. A loss for his family and also your footy club.

 

[Hellbourne]

Vale Jim, you were an inspiration to many and a champion both on and off the field. RIP

 

[halfback dasher]

45 ....Just not right ...
R.I.P JIMMY .....

 

[Bojangles17]

my condolences to the stynes family, a great loss to the MFC, jims legacy will be eternal, a GREAT man, admired by all..R I P

 

[dougthelegend]

Vale Jimmy Stynes...why do the good die young?

Just bought my tickets to the Round 1 melbourne game...going to go wearing my essendon jersey with a melbourne scarf over it in respect of the legend that was Jimmy Stynes...

RIP Jimmy

 

[Clown Prince]

The words "champion" and "legend" are too often used when talking about sportsmen.
Not so in the case of Jim Stynes. The man was a great of our beloved game. But he was more than that. He was a great of life. The work he did with the Reach foundation touched many. The work he did for the Melbourne Football Club will leave a legacy to be felt by many for years to come.
45 is way too young, but gee the big fella packed a fair bit in to those years.
As football fans we are privileged to have seen his on field exploits. But as Australians we are far more privileged to have had him adopt our country and add so much to it's society.

Vale Jim.

 

[OPETH]

Vale Jimmy Stynes...why do the good die young?

Just bought my tickets to the Round 1 melbourne game...going to go wearing my essendon jersey with a melbourne scarf over it in respect of the legend that was Jimmy Stynes...

RIP Jimmy

Thanks for supporting Jim chief. Nice idea.

First Sean White now big Jim. RIP

 

[Tulip]

Seeing Jim break down in EHBT just now, finally had me in tears.

It's just starting to sink in that he'll never say anything again.

 

[Demon JP]

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[David the Cat]

I wanted to come to the Melbourne Board to post my condolences directly to this great club....I can only repeat what I wrote on the Main board....strength to you all.....





Gee...I don't really know what to say...words seem so inadequate. Truly saddened at his passing.

Condolences to his wife and family.....his two children...the Melbourne Football Club and the football community in general.

A rare gem of a man. Vale Jim Stynes.

 

[Andy_Mac]

Good stuff Bails. He really is an articulate communicator and its good to here him remember his time fondly.

Boys today is a day that deep down we all knew we'd have to face. He is a great man and is one of the reasons I love the game. It’s a tremendous loss, but one that I’m sure will never be forgotten.

Jimma’s passing will make the walk to September glory all the sweeter.

Long live the King.

 

[OPETH]

After watching all the video clips and looking at all the photos all day, all I can say is ... ........**** Jim stynes LOVED this great football club.

I will always be thankful because the MFC is a huge part of my life too