Re: RIP

by brodlach Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:10 am

That’s from the website

by blacky Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:19 pm

The service for Mark Beswick will take place at 11am on Wednesday the 11th of April, at Christ the king church, Henley beach Road, Lockleys. A Wake will be held following, at WAFC. In lieu of flowers Mark has kindly requested people purchase a WAFC membership

by Lee Harradine Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:49 pm

Hotdip wrote:
It is with great sadness that the West Adelaide Football Club advises members and the wider SANFL community of the passing of Life Member, Mark Beswick.

Mark’s passion for, and commitment to, SANFL football was all-encompassing. Always a passionate Blood’s supporter, Mark was also the official SANFL historian. His unparalleled work for our club and the SANFL as historian and statistical guru was invaluable and his enthusiasm and love of our game was always obvious in the way he approached everything he did.

His father Kevin played over 100 games for West Adelaide and captained the club.
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It is not possible to do justice to the contribution Mark has given to West Adelaide. In so many ways, Mark was the first port of call for so many of the answers football clubs need on a day-to-day basis

He will be sadly missed and our thoughts are very much with Christine, his children and family.

i find this very strange that this is on talking footy but not on this site
one great person of the club
and no comment from certain people close to the club
VALE Mark

Hotdip, that was written from the heart, for the website, published on the website, on behalf of all of us.

Your post is incorrect and inappropriate.

by aldo russian Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:10 pm

blacky wrote:In lieu of flowers Mark has kindly requested people purchase a WAFC membership

That is fantastic. That's an example I'd like to see followed....I will be.

by aldo russian Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:05 pm

All the best to those going to Mark's service tomorrow. I expect it will be a tough day.

by Lee Harradine Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:24 pm

Thabk you very much, aldo.

It has affected us all greatly this last week.

by Oldfella Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:10 pm

Thanks also aldo, i rarely find the courage to leave my home these days but this one is so different that i must go

by Mypaspective Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:22 pm

Very nice service & send off for Mark B today followed by a huge wake at the club.

An estimated 350 people packed the church & probably 150 odd came back to the club.

I think we received in excess of 20+ new memberships which was Mark’s wish.

Our sincerest wishes to Christine, the Kids & Kevin B & the extended families.

by Thiele Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:19 pm

Sad news. Kevin Gasmier passed away suddenly on Friday night.
A memorial service will be held for Kevin at 1pm on Thursday 3rd May at the West Adelaide Football Club Past Players and Officials room.
Condolences to Chris and family.

by Oldfella Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:34 pm

Just became aware that kevin gasmire has passed away

by blacky Mon Dec 31, 2018 3:41 pm

Just been informed of the passing of jack lynch

by aldo russian Wed Jan 02, 2019 2:38 pm

Lovely man, Jack. I played footy with one of his sons and he had the same rolling gait his father had. RIP.

by Lee Harradine Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:43 am

I attended Jack's funeral yesterday, along with several of Jack's old teammates and, of course, many, many friends.

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by Guest Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:29 pm

To people who drink at the club Craig crump passed away
Use to be in the kitchen with Marcus
RIP MATE

by Oldfella Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:11 pm

Thanks Hotdip

I kept in contact with Craig via Facebook and bumping into him at various times

Very fine man who it always was a pleasure to chat with.

Very saddened by this news as taken too early like many good men

by blacky Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:27 pm

Sad to here bloody top guy was a good friend

by blacky Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:32 pm

Vale peter phipps

by Lee Harradine Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:58 am

https://westadelaidefc.com.au/news/vale-ron-benton/

Those who remember Ron playing would have fond memories of a neat, skilful player who was a master of the stab-pass.

Magarey Medallist and great player, RIP, Ron.

by Oldfella Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:24 am

A personal Ron Benton story --- as a youngster I often stayed at my grandparent house on Gray Street in the West End (traditional home of Westies) and often had a kick in street with my Uncles and their mates ---- I never realized that they were Westies players they were just my uncles mates.

Anyway, late one night I got woken by this voice calling out Ickle, Ickle (grandfathers club nickname ??) they just rang and told me I won the Margery Medal --- next day I asked who that was and was surprised ------- Years later I had a chance to discuss this with Ron who thought it was very funny but typically modestly insisted that there were several team mates who should have got it before him.

Life Member Ron Benton your present duties to the West Adelaide Football Club has now come to an end but now you take on new duties as part of the rich history and fabric of our great club
RIP Life Member Ron Benton

by blacky Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:48 am

Letting everyone know that Trevor Haupt has passed away.
Haupty was a past player, past team manager, great supporter and all round great bloke.
RIP Haupty

by Lee Harradine Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:08 am

Sad news. I was in the same year at school with Trevor.

by aldo russian Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:40 am

I remember him well as a left-footed half forward flanker, and got to meet him when he was a team manager - terrific bloke, seems way too young.

by Oldfella Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:55 am

I remember the night at training when as Team Manager he ran his normal lap of the oval and complained of lack of breath --- even though he complained after much much pressure & threats he unwillingly spoke to the club doctor -- end story, 2 days later after heart operation and dying on the table more than once he admitted something wrong.

Another story that comes to mind is at training we were talking about footy nicknames and he stated to Lethal and I that he had a nickname that nobody knew about ---- aha, a challenge for Lethal and I --- the look on his face when at the next training session we dropped his long lost and (he thought) unknown nickname on him.
PS "Slops Bucket"

A friendly, charming and always calm man who was a pleasure to know now lost ---- so sad.

by Lee Harradine Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:42 am

Yes, oldfella, we placed a bucket of water and towels in front of the race and when Trevor came out, we said to him "watch out for that slops bucket, Haupty' Smile

The look on his face was priceless.

It was great that after some time away from the club, he returned in recent years and had a good time catching up with his friends and past team-mates.

Correct, aldo, he was a left-footer, very good player and a great bloke.

Very sad news.

by Oldfella Wed Nov 13, 2019 12:11 pm

https://westadelaidefc.com.au/news/vale-trevor-haupt/

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