The AFL world is in shock and mourning this morning over the tragic death of former St.Kilda captain/Richmond coach and media performer Danny Frawley.
The ultimate country boy who drove down from his family’s spud farm to play for the Saints had a celebrated career as a captain, coached the Tigers to a preliminary final along with his more recent media work with Triple M and FOX Footy.
In an emotional night of television, tributes flowed for the man simply known as “Spud”
On a very special edition of #AFL360, @JBrown, Paul Roos and Gerard Healy told their favourite stories about Danny Frawley. #RIPSpudhttps://t.co/SMZ3ddZhH3
— Fox Footy (@FOXFOOTY) September 9, 2019
❤️🤍🖤 "It's all very raw and we're all still getting our heads around it."
💔 @stkildafc CEO Matt Finnis says the club is left heartbroken by Danny Frawley's death. https://t.co/8BwO6NATMi pic.twitter.com/XrDesthx4J— ABC SPORT (@abcsport) September 9, 2019
"He has publicly spoken about his dealings with depression.. he fought the good fight… but I suspect things just bubbled over"
Jeff Kennett on AFL legend Danny Frawley's tragic death. pic.twitter.com/qcyWpoBspG
— Sunrise (@sunriseon7) September 9, 2019
An AFL Life Member and a much-loved figure in football.
A tribute to St Kilda icon, Danny Frawley. pic.twitter.com/SKst2u5LbV
— AFL (@AFL) September 9, 2019
Our thoughts this morning are with Danny’s friends, family and the AFL Football community in general.
If you, or someone you know, is in crisis, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp
The venue formerly known as Brookvale Oval has been given in the green light to host this Saturday night’s Elimination Final between Manly and Cronulla.
There was initially some asbestos found in a small area of the venue’s iconic hill on Friday but the local council has satisfied the demands of the NRL that the venue is safe.
The area in question will be covered up with synthetic turf.
In a statement, NRL boss Todd Greenberg said
“Council has shown us a detailed plan which removes all risk and ensures no threat to public safety,” he said.
“On that basis, we have granted approval for the match to remain at Lottoland,”
Unless traces of the bubonic plague are found at Brooky later in the week, the place will be pumping this Saturday night.
Brookvale Oval has been cleared to host the final on Saturday.
📺 #NRL360 live on Fox League 502 pic.twitter.com/h5yTUuYQCt
— Fox League (@FOXNRL) September 9, 2019
The English press isn’t taking the Aussie’s retaining the Ashes well.
Now they are accusing the Aussie’s are mocking them accusing Steve Smith putting glasses on and celebrating near the wicket as attacking Jack Leach.
Have a bloody sook poms.
Australia's celebrations on the outfield:
-Smith mocking Leach with glasses
-Lyon calling the press 'c****'
-Chants of, 'Who did we beat? England. How did we do it? Easy'
-Glenn McGrath joins team huddlehttps://t.co/pwrV69USvW— David Coverdale (@dpcoverdale) September 9, 2019