Fighting back tears. Very, very sad news.

He's a huge loss, not just to the Melbourne Football Club, but to the community at large.

Rest in peace Jim, lost but never forgotten.

Shattered. I love you mate. Thank you and rest in peace.

R.I.P. Jim Stynes. Very Sad day.

Bugger - Loss of the greatest man. RIP Jim... Tears from me for a legend.

RIP Jim. One of the greatest of all time.

Love you Jimmy

RIP Jimmy. Such a great bloke. Caring, genuine. Your inspirational messages will live on with so many people that you have touched over the years. I think of all the youth that you have helped achieve great things, the Melbourne faithful and of course, your friends and family.

I am a better person for having met you and shared some great conversations.

Thanks for everything Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

You will always live on in our hearts and minds Jim. Rest in Peace.

A sad moment for the game but what a legacy to leave behind.

All the best to his family both near and far.

He was a true testament to humanity and will be remembered always. R.I.P. Jimma..

What can one say? Absolutely shattered and can only imagine how those close to him must be feeling. If any positive can be taken out of this, it is the legacy he has left behind in his work with both our club and his Reach Foundation and the enduring memory of what a selfless person he was. Vale Jimmy!

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Rest in Peace Jim...we've lost a legend, but all thoughts for Sam and the kids - they've simply lost a husband and Dad.

RIP Jim Stynes, he had an impact that went far far beyond football. Very sad day

R.I.P. Jim.

A true gentleman , a selfless and inspiring individual. He will be sorely missed by his family, to whom I extend condolences , and by the populace in general.

A great loss,a sad day.

Thankyou Jim

RIP Jim. A champion in every aspect.

Goodbye big fella. it's been a honour to have known you and to share your journey. R.I.P

Thanks for everything you did for our club mate. What a man.

RIP Jim. Thoughts go out to Sam, Matisse and Tiernan.

Words just cannot express.....

one of the saddest days in the history of this great club

RIP big fella

Without Jim, we probably wouldn't have a football club to watch and talk about any more. What a hero, what a legend. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

RIP

RIP Jim - you brought so much good in to this world and will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything.

This is such a sad day.

My heartfelt thoughts go out to anyone who is even feeling as little bit as devastated as I am.

Thank-you Jim - you can finally rest now.

RIP

Thankyou Jim for all you did. Thankyou for being you

You will not be forgotten ever. The MFC & Reach just 2 reasons.

RIP jim. Thanks for wanting to be the President of the MFC.

The Club must win flags in your honor. Without you the MFC would not be here. Reest now big fella.

Saddest time in my life when we heard this morning that we have lost this great man.RI P.

Jim Stynes, true legend