RIP Robbie Flower - Sad Passing of a True Champion

[ChaserJ 5,169]

Robbo just tweeted it and deleted it.

My old man loved him. I was too young, but I know all about 'Do it for Robbie' and '87. Shattered.

Like Stevo.

Think some family are yet to be notified, so I believe there have been requests to hold off on public notices of his passing.

[Sir Why You Little 37,307]

We lose another legend too soon....

Met & had dinner with him a couple of years ago....

R. Flower is gone...The Great Man....

Saw his first game in 1973......

I will have a drink for you tonight Robbie......

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Tulip was one of the reasons I started supporting the Dees. One of a kind. RIP.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

No official announcement, but word travels fast:

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[Demonsone 2,050]

So sad that's 3 greats from 87 prelim, Robbin, White, stynes

[monoccular 17,642]

Sad news firstly for his family but for the whole MFC family and the footy world in general

We have had a terrible record of premature death amongst our legends recently - Jimma, Sean and now Robbie

RIP

[Adam The God 30,603]

Absolutely devastating. I was born in 1987, so I never saw Robbie play in the flesh, but watched copious video tapes of him. Seemed like salt of the earth off the field too. RIP, Robbie.

[Whispering_Jack 31,131]

I was privileged to have witnessed both his first and last games and the great majority of the 270 in between. His skills were exquisite and he always excelled when playing for his State among the game's elite. Time moved slowly when he was near the footy and it stopped altogether when he soared over a pack to take a mark. But there was more to Robbie than his brilliance as a player - he was ever loyal to the club and never considered overtures to play elsewhere for big money as some do these days.

I was introduced to him at a function not long after he retired and a few months later met him again at an MFC AGM in the long room at the MCC. He insisted on sitting next to me in the middle of the crowd rather than up near the front where I thought he belonged. He was more than a champion player - he was a champion bloke.

Condolences to the family.

Rest in peace Robbie #2

[Gorgoroth 13,184]

First jumper I ever owned was the #2, the first autograph was from Robbie.

R.I.P

Our last Champion of the competion has left us.

[Demonster 37]

Been showing the kids recent 1st semi 87 final replay from foxtel ad nauseum so that they'd 'get' Robbie Flower.

Aged 10 and 11. They get Robbie.

As a 50 year old Flower, Jagger, Lillee have been part of my entire being.

I feel hollowed out.

[Pates 9,672]

Wow this is a real shock, so incredibly sad. I got into footy past the time of the Robbie but it's not hard to see why his legend lives on. Admired by everyone who played the game, a genuine bonafide star, and to top it off a real gentleman.

I can say I've had the pleasure of meeting him, albeit only briefly, when I was a guest in the MCC. Just so easy to talk to and so kind, he and my friend's dad were organising to have dinner together they got on so well.

This is such a sad day for the MFC and the footy world.

RIP Robbie

Edited October 2, 2014 by Pates

[KingDingAling 3,758]

I was privileged to have witnessed both his first and last games and the great majority of the 270 in between. His skills were exquisite and he always excelled when playing for his State among the game's elite. Time moved slowly when he was near the footy and it stopped altogether when he soared over a pack to take a mark. But there was more to Robbie than his brilliance as a player - he was ever loyal to the club and never considered overtures to play elsewhere for big money as some do these days.

I was introduced to him at a function not long after he retired and a few months later met him again at an MFC AGM in the long room at the MCC. He insisted on sitting next to me in the middle of the crowd rather than up near the front where I thought he belonged. He was more than a champion player - he was a champion bloke.

Condolences to the family.

Rest in peace Robbie #2

I wish I could 'like' that more than once.

RIP Rob Flower.

[Return to Glory 8,453]

I remember going to matches where we were routinely smashed...but there was always Robbie. To be so astonishingly good in such a dark period is testament to what a champion he was.

[d.lane 4]

just had a look at my 1980's autograph book filled with Robbie Flower no 2 autographs.

i was in my early teens then and he was my Demon hero.

number 2 forever on my back.

daz. (from sydney)

[gsmith12 491]

RIP Champion.

[Gorgoroth 13,184]

"Robbie was loyal through thick and thin, are you?"

The motto that should be put to every supporter and player.

[DemonWorshipper 304]

I was too young to see him live, but his reputation preceded him as I grew to learn more about the MFC.

The footage of him in his last year in 87 was something to behold and I envy those who got to see the great number 2 in person.

R.I.P. Robbie, you will be missed by the whole VFL/AFL community.

Condolences to all his family and friends. There will be many in mourning

Edited October 2, 2014 by DemonWorshipper

[olgreydingo 51]

Rip Robbie, my child hood footy hero

[ignition. 1,478]

Absolutely horrible news.

R.I.P to a true legend and true gentleman.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I was too young to see him play but all my life I've been reminded of his greatness. A truly sad day for football, the Melbourne Football Club and his family.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Lovely tribute paid by Garry Lyon on FC tonight.

[Vitamin Dee 903]

My love of the MFC all started with this great man, going to the G as a kid with no 2 proud on my back.

In my opinion the greatest Demon, unsurpassed courage and loyalty - just how it should be.

My condolences go out to his family and friends.

Let's get this man a statue.

[Sir Why You Little 37,307]

October 2

How Ironic...

[dees189227 12,453]

just paid tribute to him on footy classified. Garry held it together but he is shocked and shattered obviously. Robbie spoke at the presidents lunch event just last thursday. Its just a shock. this club has lost to many legends in the past few years.

[maximum bob 462]

We will be harder, we will be tougher, we will be skilful, we will play football. In memory of the great Robbie Flower. A Demon champion.