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RIP Jeff. Watched a lot of his games in the ressies in 1993 when we won the granny. Good, hard, honest back pocket player.

I reckon our depth in 93 was as good as, if not better, than the last couple of years. Solid Premiership team:
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On 8/12/2023 at 6:20 PM, Ugottobekidding said:

No acknowledgement from Melbourne fc. A bit disappointing 

Totally agree. Very poor considering he was a (ressies) premiership player and spent 4 seasons at the club

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Played with "Joffa" as he was affectionately know together for Rosebud High school. Him at centre half forward and me full forward. Dont remember much other than him banging it over my head and through the sticks all day long. Absolute GUN.

I also have fond memories of him tearing it up at Gunnamatta circa 1988/89.

Last time I saw him he told me he was working alongside plugga assembling trophies in a factory. im sure they had some great yarns.

Lovely bloke, and Im very saddened by the news..

Richard from Rosebud

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Played against this guy in the 80s. He was the most sublimely gifted junior footballer. When he had the ball the tendency was to just watch him. The fluid rhythm and sturdy balance. He was the missing link between football and surfing. Just a beautiful athlete. The first time I saw him I was 11. Chased him from the back pocket to the wing and couldn't get close - and I was one of the quickest in my team. Whole game he just ran all over the field giving it off to players in better positions, getting it back again, giving it off again. At 11 he already had an unusually robust shape and serious presence. When I heard he died a couple of weeks back, I pictured him in that game down at Dromana, with the sun in his sandy hair, handling the ball like he was born with it in his hands. 

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On 8/12/2023 at 12:03 AM, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

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.

In memory of Jeff, go out to annihilate Collingwood, Dees!

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