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RIP Sam Allica

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I got to know Sammy when I was Team Manager under Big Carl in 1979 and he was always happy to have a chat over the last 30 years. He was a great bloke and loved the club so much it was a large part of his life.

He will be sadly missed. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends. RIP Sam.

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    My first post on Demonland,and although I'm a Carlton man (please no lynching party) I was saddened to read that Sam Allica had passed away.

    As a kid I watched the great Melbourne sides under Norm Smith. And they were awesome, and buzzing in and out of the action was Smithy's runner Sam Allica.

    Tony Charlton and Mike Williamson the TV commentators of the day, never referred to him as the Melbourne runner when he conveyed one of his many messages

    for the day, they always referred to him by name. Hence it seemed to stick in my impressionable bonce.

    With Peter McLean (64 Demon premiership player,68 Blues premiership player) also passing away recently it probably doesn't hurt to reflect on all the lesser knowns

    who contributed to our great game.

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    Well put Murray, people like this made (and make) our game what it is today - and helped make it mean so much to so many people

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    I met Sam a couple of times as a kid. Sam was totally Melbourne, one of our legends that other clubs could only envy.

    I hope the team plays well in his honor this week (and always) R.I.P. Sam Allica.

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