RIP Tommy Raudonikis

[mike]

Me & the missus are going on Monday. My Western Suburbs Magpie jersey is getting another workout.

 

[Vince Farrar]

The family of iconic Kangaroos player Tommy Raudonikis have accepted an offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) for a memorial service to be held in his honour.

The Memorial Service will be held between 11am and noon on Monday (April 19) at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys AM said the Memorial Service would be a fitting way to honour a legend of the game.

“Tommy was one of a kind. He was the people’s champion who reached the pinnacle of our game, it’s fitting the rugby league community will come together on Monday to pay tribute to one of the most popular players in the game’s history,’’ he said.

“We have worked with Tommy’s family to ensure a Memorial that fittingly celebrates a legend of our game.”

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Memorial. Entry will be via the Members Entrance, Gate A on Driver Avenue. Tickets are not required.

Members of the public are requested to arrive by 10.30am.


Im thinking of heading in for this on Monday, anyone else going?
Just wondering if Magpie type gear would be OK, or a more formal
usual gear for a memorial service?

Tommy would want people to wear their Maggies gear IMO. Formality wasn't his forte, he seemed to love it when people just were themselves without any pomp.

Tracky dacks a magpies jersey and a beanie if it’s cold

My dear old Uncle Kev wore a West’s Magpies sloppy Joe to my brothers wedding god rest his sole.

 

[mike]


 

[mike]

“We are not here to make up the numbers. We are here to win.”

 

[mike]

Live speakers were
Ray Warren
John Dorahy “Joe cool”
Terry Rowney - (I think, from Newtown)
Rick Wade
Peter V'landys

 

[innsaneink]

Lots of familiar faces... John Dorahy Blocker Sirro Benny Garry Jack, spud Carroll, big mal, Peter Wynn, Langers, Turvey... And many old head I sorta recognised but couldn't put a name to

Nice service, funny at times... Tommy was loved & respected by so many

Joe Cool: "every team needs a man like Tommy... He wouldn't say, go. & bash em.... He'd say 'come with me and we'll bash em'

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Lots of familiar faces... John Dorahy Blocker Sirro Benny Garry Jack, spud Carroll, big mal, Peter Wynn, Langers, Turvey... And many old head I sorta recognised but couldn't put a name to

Nice service, funny at times... Tommy was loved & respected by so many

Joe Cool: "every team needs a man like Tommy... He wouldn't say, go. & bash em.... He'd say 'come with me and we'll bash em'

Boyd not there?

 

[mike]

Lots of familiar faces... John Dorahy Blocker Sirro Benny Garry Jack, spud Carroll, big mal, Peter Wynn, Langers, Turvey... And many old head I sorta recognised but couldn't put a name to

Nice service, funny at times... Tommy was loved & respected by so many

Joe Cool: "every team needs a man like Tommy... He wouldn't say, go. & bash em.... He'd say 'come with me and we'll bash em'

Add Wayne Pearce, Fittler. Wests Ashfield board was well represented. Lots of old boys.

There was a guy in a Raiders outfit with the full helmet and horns, go figure.

Videos from Roy Masters, Steve Mortimer, Ian Schubert , John Quayle and more.

Quayle’s story about him and others with Tommy doing the Kokoda Trail was touching. Basically they would set off, Tommy would fall a fair way behind the group and catch up at camp. On the last day they head off and Tommy falls behind as usual. As they get close to the finish the group stops and waits for Tommy knowing he wouldn’t give up. Tommy catches up sees them and tells them to keep going don’t wait for him. The group waited, and fell behind Tommy letting him lead the group to the finish. That’s the respect they all had for Tommy.

 

[mike]

Lots of familiar faces... John Dorahy Blocker Sirro Benny Garry Jack, spud Carroll, big mal, Peter Wynn, Langers, Turvey... And many old head I sorta recognised but couldn't put a name to

Nice service, funny at times... Tommy was loved & respected by so many

Joe Cool: "every team needs a man like Tommy... He wouldn't say, go. & bash em.... He'd say 'come with me and we'll bash em'

Boyd not there?

Boyd was there.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Lots of familiar faces... John Dorahy Blocker Sirro Benny Garry Jack, spud Carroll, big mal, Peter Wynn, Langers, Turvey... And many old head I sorta recognised but couldn't put a name to

Nice service, funny at times... Tommy was loved & respected by so many

Joe Cool: "every team needs a man like Tommy... He wouldn't say, go. & bash em.... He'd say 'come with me and we'll bash em'

Boyd not there?


Boyd was there.

Ah OK. I thought he may have been mentioned as well, led me to believe he may not have attended.

 

[mike]

Lots of familiar faces... John Dorahy Blocker Sirro Benny Garry Jack, spud Carroll, big mal, Peter Wynn, Langers, Turvey... And many old head I sorta recognised but couldn't put a name to

Nice service, funny at times... Tommy was loved & respected by so many

Joe Cool: "every team needs a man like Tommy... He wouldn't say, go. & bash em.... He'd say 'come with me and we'll bash em'

Boyd not there?


Boyd was there.

Ah OK. I thought he may have been mentioned as well, led me to believe he may not have attended.

I didn't see him but I just saw a picture of him on Facebook in attendance.

 

[innsaneink]

Ironic.... Only time I've been in the members at the SCG, to remember Tommy

 

[mike]

There is a shot of me on the nine news. Chuffed.

 

[cochise]

There is a shot of me on the nine news. Chuffed.

Ill have to have a look for you later

 

[mike]

There is a shot of me on the nine news. Chuffed.

Ill have to have a look for you later

Of me is probably a bit liberal. In the crowd in the stand... lol

 

[mike]

There is a shot of me on the nine news. Chuffed.

I'm not sure how to respond. I admire and respect you for the quality of your comments on here but then you seem to tell me that you watch Nine News?

That's not sitting well with me.

As The Boss so eloquently wrote; "Lord, have mercy on a man who doubts what he's sure of"

Only because we knew they were there, we thought we would watch it in the off chance.

 

[mike]

There is a shot of me on the nine news. Chuffed.

Ill have to have a look for you later

Of me is probably a bit liberal. In the crowd in the stand... lol

Ohhhh no. Liberal??? i'm outta here

hahahahah is that all it takes?