Jump to content

Melbourne and the Football World mourn Jimmy Stynes

hardtack
hardtack
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

SEN have reported that funeral will be on Tuesday 27th at St Paul's with broadcast in Fed Square.

St Paul's seems odd. Jim was a Catholic (not that he cared much) but would have thought his family would have. St Pat's seems more appropriate.

Jim Stynes's state funeral date confirmed

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-21/jim-stynes-state-funeral-date-confirmed/3904422?section=vic

  • Quote
    •  

    Dean Bailey press conference is posted over on 'ology

    We can have our opinions on Bailey the coach but the man is a class act.

    He has always been a class act and always acted with great dignity and with the best interests of our club at heart.

    He was a great person to have by Jim's side, and no doubt Jim appreciated this enormously.

  • Quote
    •  

    unless already mentioned, idea from a non melb board, renaming the great southern stand, the JIM STYNES stand. Also a statue of Jimmy outside the G would be a appropriate memorial..

    I have not posted my thoughts on Jimmys passing. Thought I led the shock wear off a bit. When Jimmys illness was announced and secondaries were mentioned I knew what result was going to be , it was just a matter of time. I had just seen my father go thru being struck down and passing away from cancer. So I had a fair idea about the traditional treatment etc. I guess Jim's durability on the field led to his durability in trying to beat cancer. I am "glad" he was in no pain when he passed away. Palitive care which I wish no one to come in contact with is a very dignified way to deal with the end of a persons life.

    My heart goes out to Sam, their children, extended family, friends, MFC , Reach and anyone else who was touched by Jimmy.

    (In 2008 I went to one game and stuck it out to the end...the freo game:) ) Apologies for my nick, was not expecting to post on such a thread

  • Quote

    Just wanted to add both jack grimes and jack trengove spoke so well yesterday. Jim, your spirit lives on in these 2 outstanding young leaders. You have left the club in great hands.

  • Quote

    RIP Jim, condolences to all the family & friends.Pain is gone but your legacy will never be forgotten.

  • Quote

    I had a bit of time to kill and wondered how other supporters boards had felt ,the impact of Jim Stynes passing. I got a bit of a shock to be honest.

    Just goes to show, how much he was thought of, not just by us (Melb supporters). tributes came from nearly every corner of the world.

    But if any supporters from other clubs that happen to be passing thru demonland, and read this, and you paid your respects to Jim. on your supporter board,then I tip my hat to you all. You have done yourself proud,humanity lives.

    If you havent done so already, and can take getting a bit teary all over again, I suggest you troll thru Bomber Blitz and Punt Road End as only 2 examples. It might be gloves off during the season and watching a game, but I was left in awe of the tributes posted by opposition supporters.

  • Quote
    •  

    saw this tweet in AFL360 tuesday

    "lots of people are great when they died

    Jimmy was great when he was alive"

    RIP Jim

  • Quote

    SEN have reported that funeral will be on Tuesday 27th at St Paul's with broadcast in Fed Square.

    St Paul's seems odd. Jim was a Catholic (not that he cared much) but would have thought his family would have. St Pat's seems more appropriate.

    Unfortunately this will mean that the majority of Demon supporters will be excluded from the service and only dignitaries and Politicians will be invited to attend; quite sad really. I will be in Federation Square with 1,000's of others but would have appreciated the opportunity of sharing the service with those that loved him.

  • Quote

    Unfortunately this will mean that the majority of Demon supporters will be excluded from the service and only dignitaries and Politicians will be invited to attend; quite sad really. I will be in Federation Square with 1,000's of others but would have appreciated the opportunity of sharing the service with those that loved him.

    I would have liked a funeral at the MCG too, since it was his football 'home'. However apparently Jim's wish (according to the Herald-Sun) was that he have a church funeral. The St Paul's precinct has a better capacity for crowds as it is across the road from Federation Square. Expect the funeral to be huge.

    Jim also wanted his ashes sent back to Ireland and to be spread at a special place he had already chosen.

  • Quote

    Thanks mate. See you in Fed Square.

    For sure!

    Funny story my brother in law works at St Paul's so he will be on duty for the funeral. I've asked him to say a prayer for Jim's family on the day. See you all at Fed Sq.

  • Quote

    We will ALL miss you Jimmy. :(

    Your efforts not only helped save our beloved Melbourne Football Club but also saved the lives of many youth with your Reach organization.

    Rest in Peace Jimmy.

  • Quote

    We are all aware of his remarkable feats of strength on the field and his compelling story of how he got there.

    In the face of adversity and with nothing more than his resilience, courage and determination his story is unrivalled.

    Off field Jim reluctantly took on a role of gigantic proportions, the immediacy and magnitude seemed too great for one man. At a time where the oldest club in the land was on its knees, with a bleak and short existence imminent, Jim stood up. He was engaging, he gave the Demons a voice again, a voice that people not only heard but listened to. Jim rebuilt relationships, mended fractions and eradicated a huge debt, he walked the corridors tall and others proudly followed.

    Jim only knew one way, he held his hand out to the club just like the kids at Reach. Jim showed them how much they mean to others and how perceptions can be easily changed. He first created the vehicle, soon after came a path and Jim lead the way.

    Jim didn’t let the club walk alone, he provided the belief, rebuilt the unity and a sense of belonging. After Jim’s sad passing it is now time for others to keep up the momentum, drive the passion and ensure the Melbourne FC return to where it belongs. Let us members grab the hand of the club and continue the climb that Jim started.

    We are Melbourne, we stand united celebrating our clubs proud history and embrace the future. Being Melbourne means ‘You’ll never walk alone’.

    With this in mind and as a sign of solidarity, passion and voice, imagine us members standing as one and singing this anthem at each home game from here on; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T00x5sRbZrc

    With a True Beating Heart,

    Lace Out

  • Quote

    Nice first post Lace Out. Welcome.

  • Quote
    •  

    That was amazing from Garry on TFS. Absolutly heartfelt and honest. Please, please find yourself a copy and watch it. Wonderful tribute.

  • Quote

    In absolute tears watching Garry Lyon on The Footy Show...............what a beautiful tribute to his mate

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • GAMEDAY: Richmond

      It's Game Day and the Demons return to the MCG to face the Tigers in their annual Blockbuster on ANZAC Eve for the 10th time. The Dees will be desperate to reignite their stuttering 2025 campaign and claim just their second win of the season. Can the Demons dig deep and find that ANZAC Spirit to snatch back to back wins?

      • 2 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Richmond

      A few years ago, the Melbourne Football Club produced a documentary about the decade in which it rose from its dystopic purgatory of regular thrashings to the euphoria of a premiership victory. That entire period could have been compressed in a fast motion version of the 2025 season to date as the Demons went from embarrassing basket case to glorious winner in an unexpected victory over the Dockers last Saturday. They transformed in a single week from a team that put in a pedestrian effort of predictably kicking the ball long down the line into attack that made a very ordinary Bombers outfit look like worldbeaters into a slick, fast moving side with urgency and a willingness to handball and create play with shorter kicks and by changing angles to generate an element of chaos that yielded six goals in each of the opening quarters against Freo. 

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 07

      Round 7 gets underway in iconic fashion with the traditional ANZAC Day blockbuster. The high-flying Magpies will be looking to solidify their spot atop the ladder, while the Bombers are desperate for a win to stay in touch with the top eight. Later that evening, Fremantle will be out to redeem themselves after a disappointing loss to the Demons, facing a hungry Adelaide side with eyes firmly set on breaking into the top four. Saturday serves up a triple-header of footy action. The Lions will be looking to consolidate their Top 2 spot as they head to Marvel Stadium to clash with the Saints. Over in Adelaide, Port Adelaide will be strong favourites at home against a struggling North Melbourne. The day wraps up with a fiery encounter in Canberra, where the Giants and Bulldogs renew their bitter rivalry. Sunday’s schedule kicks off with the Suns aiming to bounce back from their shock defeat to Richmond, taking on the out of form Swans.Then the Blues will be out to claim a major scalp when they battle the Cats at the MCG. The round finishes with a less-than-thrilling affair between Hawthorn and West Coast at Marvel. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

      • 3 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Fremantle

      For this year’s Easter Saturday game at the MCG, Simon Goodwin and his Demons wound the clock back a few years to wipe out the horrible memories of last season’s twin thrashings at the hands of the Dockers. And it was about time! Melbourne’s indomitable skipper Max Gawn put in a mammoth performance in shutting out his immediate opponent Sean Darcy in the ruck and around the ground and was a colossus at the end when the game was there to be won or lost. It was won by 16.11.107 to 14.13.97. There was the battery-charged Easter Bunny in Kysaiah Pickett running anyone wearing purple ragged, whether at midfield stoppages or around the big sticks. He finish with a five goal haul.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • CASEY: UWS Giants

      The Casey Demons took on an undefeated UWS Giants outfit at their own home ground on a beautiful autumn day but found themselves completely out of their depth going down by 53 points against a well-drilled and fair superior combination. Despite having 15 AFL listed players at their disposal - far more than in their earlier matches this season - the Demons were never really in the game and suffered their second defeat in a row after their bright start to the season when they drew with the Kangaroos, beat the Suns and matched the Cats for most of the day on their own dung heap at Corio Bay. The Giants were a different proposition altogether. They had a very slight wind advantage in the opening quarter but were too quick off the mark for the Demons, tearing the game apart by the half way mark of the term when they kicked the first five goals with clean and direct football.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Richmond

      The Dees are back at the MCG on Thursday for the annual blockbuster ANZAC Eve game against the Tigers. Can the Demons win back to back games for the first time since Rounds 17 & 18 last season? Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Like
      • 262 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All