Vale Jeff Hilton

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,007]

Just read the sad news that Jeff Hilton passed away this week. Was a terrific player for the Dees in 1994. 

Reading the news on the St Kilda website, it sounds like he had been experiencing personal troubles in his life. Very sad.

 

[Redleg 38,173]

Sad news RIP Jeff.

[Dr. Gonzo 22,682]

This is terrible news 😔 still so young

[Sideshow Bob 2,165]

😔

[censored] no good

Was a favourite of mine back then

[layzie 30,016]

Oh no, this is horrible news. 

RIP Jeff 😪

[Demonland 66,667]

16 hours ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Just read the sad news that Jeff Hilton passed away this week. Was a terrific player for the Dees in 1994. 

Reading the news on the St Kilda website, it sounds like he had been experiencing personal troubles in his life. Very sad.

 

Vale, Bob Dawson and Jeff Hilton

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,638]

52 minutes ago, Sideshow Bob said:

😔

[censored] no good

Was a favourite of mine back then

I remember thinking he could really star for us after watching him in a practice match at Vic. Park.

He played some really good games for us, but I’d say didn’t reach his full potential.

Very sad.

[Stiff Arm 4,416]

A gutsy, body on the line player.

Vale

[Supreme_Demon 3,042]

Tragic to hear the terrible news about Jeff Hilton. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, both the Saints and the Demons as well as all who knew him. 😔

He was a definitely someone I remember with his number 22# jumper when he was playing for the Demons during our finals run in 1994. Him and  Demons teammate Paul Hopgood used to look very similar with the long flowing blonde hair running around.

 

Edited August 11, 2023 by Supreme_Demon

[whatwhat say what 19,861]

awful

loved it when he and stinga waxed and waned; like hunter and langdon now

[Kozzie4PM 765]

I remember Hilton from our terrific year in 94. Looked like stinga and wore 22 so always mixed them up. Good tough player. Sad news.

[Gorgoroth 12,369]

Vale Jeff

[Deeoldfart 7,828]

I remember Jeff as a real ‘goer’ on the footy field.  Incredibly sad to learn that he is no longer with us.  
Vale Jeff.

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,191]

Very sad news.

Great player to watch.

 

[drysdale demon 4,240]

Yes, I liked watching him play, had a good yarn with him and Martin Pike one day after a match against Geelong over a couple of beers in the Redlegs bar.

Those with personal problems go and talk to someone about it.

Edited August 11, 2023 by drysdale demon
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[Kozzie4PM 765]

1 hour ago, drysdale demon said:

Yes, I liked watching him play, had a good yarn with him and Martin Pike one day after a match against Geelong over a couple of beers in the Redlegs bar.

Those with personal problems go and talk to someone about it.

Where was the redlegs bar?

[Kumamoto_Ken 1,531]

I went to school with Joffa. He was a gun sportsman...footy, cricket, basketball.

Very sad news. Vale Jeff.

[Cranky Franky 1,559]

Short but memorable career. Played with real passion.

[drysdale demon 4,240]

57 minutes ago, Kozzie4PM said:

Where was the redlegs bar?

Back then I am pretty sure it was the rooms that the club now uses as Presidents Lunch rooms, in '94 it may have been the first year that the redlegs was moved from the members reserve area.

[dl4e 5,676]

10 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Tragic to hear the terrible news about Jeff Hilton. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, both the Saints and the Demons as well as all who knew him. 😔

He was a definitely someone I remember with his number 22# jumper when he was playing for the Demons during our finals run in 1994. Him and  Demons teammate Paul Hopgood used to look very similar with the long flowing blonde hair running around.

 

Sad news indeed. Used to always get him mixed up with Hopgood.

[Bendigo_Demon 375]

I had a bit to do with Jeff after his AFL career, when he was playing basketball with his mates. Just a lovely bloke. Very sad. 

[Bates Mate 4,008]

Sad news, had a great couple of seasons with the dees. Always remember Rex Hunt calling him " the hotel "

[DeeZone 8,041]

Terrible news for Jeff Hilton and his family and friends.

RIP  Jeff.

[Ugottobekidding 915]

No acknowledgement from Melbourne fc. A bit disappointing 

[4_Kent_Watts 850]

My first memories of Jeff was when I watched him during the Finals of him playing for Dromana when i lived in Hastings before he got recruited if my memory is correct. He was so dominant i thought this guy has to play in the Big Time. Was rapt when he finally got to the Dees. RiP Jeff.