Vale Noel McMahen

[Lord Nev 13,511]

3x Premiership Winner, Team Of The Century half back, Captain, the list goes on.

Passed away yesterday at the age of 95.

Vale.

 

[Demon3 2,541]

A real Legend of the club. Vale.

[Sir Why You Little 34,430]

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

Valè Legend 

[deegirl 1,288]

Bittersweet but it's good to know Noel saw the 2021 Premiership.

[Dockett 32 1,213]

Sad to hear the news.

Wonderful bloke, great leader, very good player.

Very tough on the field, complete gentleman off it.

 

[layzie 28,642]

Really grateful that he got to see us break through.

Vale.

[Demonised 1,198]

They don't make 'em like that any more.

[Sideshow Bob 2,156]

Great Man Noel

[Whispering_Jack 27,957]

Sad news. Noel McMahen, a premiership captain has passed away. One of the hard men of our glory days.

Condolences to his family.

Vale Noel McMahen

[DEE fence 4,444]

 

Vale, a very strong innings.

[I'va Worn Smith 852]

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.

Edited July 11, 2022 by I'va Worn Smith

[Redleg 37,546]

RIP Noel, a hard man on the field, who gave his all for the Dees and was a true Dees Great. 
Condolences to family and friends.

[DeeZone 7,696]

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.❤️💙

[hemingway 7,589]

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. 

[Tarax Club 2,903]

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.

Edited July 11, 2022 by Tarax Club
Great pic on club website; Noel boots and all!

[Bobby McKenzie 2,169]

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.

[58er 5,607]

Sad to see one of our very best gone. But many memories of him as a true champion for our older fans.  Saw the Cup triumph last year so fitting for him. 
Vale Noel McMahon

[layzie 28,642]

Any word from Ron? Would love to hear some of his memories of Noel. 

[Wilson7 2,474]

Very sad news, still to this day my dads favourite player along with Laurie Mithen.

[Witches Hat 228]

Condolences to his family.

Noel Played before my time but through my old man I had the good fortune to meet him on numerous occasions and was thrilled he was included in the premiership cup presentation. Just a lovely man, the family must be so proud.

[TRACATTACK 195]

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

[Deeoldfart 7,719]

It's always very sad to hear of the passing of a Club icon. RIP.

[Sir Why You Little 34,430]

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 

[Maldonboy38 5,838]

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!

[WalkingCivilWar 31,322]

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