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RIP Len Thompson

TonyMelb
in Melbourne Demons

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Reported on SEN about 1 hour ago that former great Len Thompson has passed away.

Very sad news.

Even tho' he played for the filth Len was not only a great ruckman & genuine tap ruck man he was also an absolute gentleman and a gentle giant. Very nice man & would always take time to be nice to fans etc.

Was always a good to watch him play. Only aged 61.

RIP big Len.

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    Reported on SEN about 1 hour ago that former great Len Thompson has passed away.

    Very sad news.

    Even tho' he played for the filth Len was not only a great ruckman & genuine tap ruck man he was also an absolute gentleman and a gentle giant. Very nice man & would always take time to be nice to fans etc.

    Was always a good to watch him play. Only aged 61.

    RIP big Len.

    Very sad news. Only reading an article about he and his daughter last week. Condolences to his family and friends.

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    Well.. thats a great shame.. Indeed a giant of the game. He was a respected plyer even if one of "them". Quite surprised, he was shown on camera at a game recently. Seemed ok. Condolences :(

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    Sad to hear. Condolences to the Len Thompson family and friends. RIP :(

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    Shocking news.

    Condolences to his family and friends.

    Expect a big performance from the Pies this friday night.

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    Very sad news.....

    The Thompson family and friends have all my best wishes and condolscences at this awful time.

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    yeh. he helped old scotch f.c with our ruck division and he was a very nice bloke. Truly sad to see him go. RIP.

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    Absolutely... It's a rarity to say about a Collingwood player, not only was he great player, but a truly humble and sincere gentleman. Vale Len.

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    Top Guy Len. Heard him interviewed many times on Radio-always a pleasure to listen to. Remember well his Mutton chop Sideburns winning the '72 Brownlow an Black and white TV. 61 way too young

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