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RIP Robbie Flower - Sad Passing of a True Champion

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Fondest childhood memories being in the rooms pregame with legends of the late 70's and early 80's especially Robbie and Willo going out of their way to make it enjoyable kicking the footy to us (think 5 year old little monsters in the rooms pregame wouldn't happen these days!) - just a deadset legend - oh and could play a bit as well!

'87 do it for Robbie' really doesn't seem that long ago

 

RIP Robbie

The greatest player the MFC has seen since its premiership days

He was unbelievable. Tough, graceful, skilled beyond belief, could take a pack mark and could kick the amazing goal from 50 metres out after running 100 with 5 bounces, and did it with regularity

and on top of being one of the greatest players of all time, he was humble and a true gentleman

the club has lost another favourite son too early.

I never saw Robbie Flower play but what I did get to see was his legacy and his legend. He must have really been something special to be spoken of so highly and remembered so fondly.

Rest in Peace #2

 

Bloody hell... Gutted. No other words.

87 and Robbie are the reason I barrack for this club. I'm [censored] shattered. Jesus the hits never stop coming for this club.

RIP Robbie


Very sad news

Robbie was a true great of the game - poetry in motion. He loved a goal but was a great team player. His creative handpassing skills set him apart from any other player and his dashing runs on the wing were breathtaking. What a player he was.

Will be sadly missed.

RIP Robbie

we are cursed at this club....

I think we need to escape this mindset. I understand the grief and I say this with the utmost respect.

We are a far greater club for having this man grace the G in our colours.

 

Sat next to him and his family at our last 2 home games.

Loved to talk footy and the MFC.

Champion player and humble man.

We are all lesser for his passing.

RIP.

I started going to the footy in 1987, and was at Robbie's final game. I didn't know him personally, but I remember Jim Stynes as president talking about the importance of togetherness in football clubs, and it rings true here. There is a level of connection for all of us to Robbie because of what he did for our club.

Sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.


You were a hero to so many Robbie. You were mesmerising, graceful, loyal, one of a kind and yet so humble. Thankyou for all the joy you gave me at the footy when the team was abysmal. This is a tragic day for the MFC.

Absolutely shattered. No other words can describe it. I remember his first game and his last and during many dark days of the MFC was the only thing that would get me to the footy. They marketed the whole of 1987 season to "let's do it for Robbie." . RIP the best footballer I have seen and thank you for so many memories. My deepest sympathy goes out to his FAmily and friends.

Robbie Flower was a legend. One of the greatest memories I have is going with my dad to each of the finals in '87 as a 9 year old and seeing the effort the club and our supporters put in to win a flag for Robbie.

I'm so glad I got to see him play. He was our club for 20 dark years. He kept us on the map.

We all owe a lot to him.

Me as a 10yr old with dad to Footscray and then the 2 finals. The old man sadly is no more and now the great man. Very sad.

Always be my number 1.

Always be my number two.


[censored], i cant believe it. My dad came home from work and asked if I heard anything and he had been listening to 3aw, said they didnt mention the name because they were waiting for the family to release it but he thought it was a melbourne player because mike sheehan cancelled his guest appearance.

My dad thought it may have been robbie. Geez 2 legends we have lost of the past 3 years.

Garry is doing footy classified tonight. poor guy will be shattered.

I remember my dad taking me to his first sports store and the great man himself picked out my first cricket bat.

Oh man, having a bit of a teary moment right now

Can't believe it. I always bought my sports gear from his shop as a kid. It was amazing to be served by a club champion, someone I looked up to immensely.

RIP Robbie.

My sincere condolences to his family.

Absolutely gutted.

He gave so many of us joy and hope over many lean years.

A great champion who was always under appreciated by the competition. Should have won the chas. Simply the most elegant and skillful player I have ever seen.

I am typing this with tears in my eyes as no doubt many others have done tonight.

Rest in peace Robbie you will live in our hearts and memories forever.

RIP Robbie you absolute legend!

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Can't help but compare to another so called club legend over at the bombers (giving his club 2 years of damaging headlines and incapable of thinking beyond his own narcissistic interests).

Robbie's integrity, loyalty and class shine.

It is beyond fair that we lose Robbie.

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.

 

Oh no, please don't let it be him!

RIP Robbie.

Gutted. Will have watch some Demon DVD's from '87 in remembrance.

Condolences to his family, and all the Demon family.

Too many lost too young recently.


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