No announcement who it is yet, according to family's wishes. But saying a Melbourne legend of the 70s.

I feel sick.

im worried its Robbie Flower

Sen reporting MFC legend has passed away. They have not said who it is as there waiting for family to find out.

Yes i heard that too....Who is it this time???

Another kick in the Guts to us all.....

A star from the 70-80's I heard

Maybe a Hall of Famer

a legend of the 70s and 80s

fair dinkum... if it is, then that's just totally f$cked up

Some speculation on Bigfooty that it may be Robbie Flower. Please not be.

Oh no...

a legend of the 70s and 80s

fair dinkum... if it is, then that's just totally f$cked up

There was only one.......

Don't let it be Robbie...

I have heard that my all time favorite player was very unwell and I suspect it is him

Cardiomyopathy affecting our alltime favorite son

Robbie flower is what I was told

Edited October 2, 201411 yr by Demons rising

Can we combine this with the 'breaking news' thread?

Please no.

Being a medico I dread to say it is

Just tonight was told and with 3 aw announcing passing of legend it is my all time legend

Our past players have not enjoyed a good run in recent times

Edited October 2, 201411 yr by Demons rising

Unfortunately some incredibly sad news tonight guys, with the death of the great Robbie Flower. Robbie had dramas with his heart recently and was placed into a coma a couple of days ago only to lose his battle this afternoon. Was the reason I started following this great club. Farewell to the great man

If the information is correct, it can only be the great man.

Hoping it is a mistake.

Am close friends with Robbies nephew and received a call about an hour ago. It's a huge shock to the family at the moment as you would expect.

RIP great man.

Loved the way he played.

Was and will always be a true champion

What a horrible day for the MFC

I don't choose to believe this

devastated, my childhood hero

Great player , very sad day for the family.

wow. So sad.

R.I.P Robbie Flower.

Although i was too young to ever have the honour of seeing you play, your passion for the game, ability to play it and uncompromising love for the MFC is the stuff of legend. You'll live forever in the hearts, souls and words of the MFC faithful.

RIP to the great man and condolences to his family and friends.

Absolute legend!

I still remember trudging to western oval when melbourne had to beat footscray to get in the finals with the catch cry of do it for Robbie