Ron Barassi’s son shares dad’s ‘extremely painful’ final moments at AFL legend’s MCG state memorial

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Ron Barassi’s son shares dad’s ‘extremely painful’ final moments at AFL legend’s MCG state memorial
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Ron Barassi’s son says his iconic father’s final year was “extremely painful”, but not without a fighting sense of humour and courage. The Australian football Hall of Fame Legend, who won 10 premierships as a player and coach across four different clubs, passed away aged 87 on September 16.

Son pays tribute to Ron Barassi at memorial service. He was a giant of the game whose impact on the sport has left a peerless legacy. Since his passing, the Melbourne, Carlton, North Melbourne and Sydney champion has been remembered for his fierce and unrelenting competitive nature. He had an inexorable will to win, no matter what the challenge in life he faced.

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