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Dockett 32   1,238

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Sad to hear the news.

Wonderful bloke, great leader, very good player.

Very tough on the field, complete gentleman off it.

 

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Sad news.  I cannot remember the game at the 'G, but pre-game he and other legends of the club, were on the field.  Noel was fist pumping, as he walked off the oval.  I things were pretty low for us back then.  I am glad he got to see and hold the cup.

RIP mate.  Condolences to family and friends.

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What an absolute Legend of the game and MFC great so glad that Noel finally saw his beloved Dees break the drought.
RIP Noel McMahen.❤️💙

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Fancy lining up against Noel in his heyday. That face would have been terrifying. It spoke of unforgiving toughness and character. As his face with the 2021 Cup spoke of gentleness, peace and pride. 

A true great of the Club who linked the past glory years with our most recent triumph. 

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Forever a part of the rich footy folk law at the Demons. Legendary premiership captain of one the most legendary football teams of the VFL era. Never saw him play, but was given an insight about how tough Noel really was. A lady who was a personal friend of Noel's told me he still had stop marks in his back well after the game was played on a Saturday afternoon. Which he revealed at a party later that night. Don't make them that 'tough' anymore.

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Great pic on club website; Noel boots and all!
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Sad to hear the mighty Noel McMahen has departed this earth. Noel was a tough, skilful defender and just charged through packs  as if they were tissue paper. He was fast , strong and had a very high knee lift which made him a frightening sight. Get a bump from Noel and you would know about it. Ask Collingwood's Bobby Rose who was completely but fairly flattened by our intrepid captain. What chance did the opposition have with the dynamic Donny Williams on the other half back flank. So glad you got to see the Demons take out another flag. RIP mate.

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On 7/11/2022 at 2:18 PM, Sir Why You Little said:

He was there to witness 2021 and got to hold the Cup. 
 

Valè Legend 

I had the pleasure and  privilege  of meeting Noel a few times at MFC functions. His charming and friendly manner belied one of the toughest men ever to play for our club. Not only was he a great CHB, he was brutal in his attack on the footy and alongside his teammate , the incomparable Don Williams, formed part of the best defence the MFC has ever seen. Noel was The Enforcer. 
 

I am so happy Noel lived to see us win our 13th flag and hold the Cup.

RIP Noel

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1 hour ago, TRACATTACK said:

I had the pleasure and  privilege  of meeting Noel a few times at MFC functions. His charming and friendly manner belied one of the toughest men ever to play for our club. Not only was he a great CHB, he was brutal in his attack on the footy and alongside his teammate , the incomparable Don Williams, formed part of the best defence the MFC has ever seen. Noel was The Enforcer. 
 

I am so happy Noel lived to see us win our 13th flag and hold the Cup.

RIP Noel

A true Gentleman. Was still cracking jokes holding the Cup. 
Wish there was more footage of The Team in the 50’s 

what a magnificent era of MFC Domination 

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My mum (a mad Demons fan) and dad (a Swans man) were huge fans of this bloke and loved his tough nature. A real man of his time and club legend. Imagine the team with him and Barassi running around - frightening AND inspiring!

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