“Carlton Blues champion’s final words read out at funeral service at MCG”
Over 600 folks attended the funeral service of Australian soccer champion Robert Partitions on Thursday, who had his ultimate phrases learn out throughout a transferring ceremony on the MCG.
The Carlton champion died on Might 15, aged 74, having battled most cancers for 2 years.
His service noticed eight folks take the stage to talk, together with his sons, Michael McLean, Scott Clayton and Stephen Gough, who learn out a four-minute message penned by Partitions himself.
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Robert’s son David, who works for Fremantle, talking on the funeral. AFL Images by way of Getty Pictures
Footy champions from throughout the nation had been in attendance, highlighting Partitions’ impression throughout generations as a participant, coach and commentator.
Fellow Carlton champions Bruce Doull, Stephen Kernahan, Mike Fitzpatrick, David Parkin, Justin Madden, Peter Dean, Mark Maclure and John Nicholls attended, amongst others.
AFL chairman Andrew Dillon attended together with footy royalty together with Gerard Healy, Nathan Buckley, David King, Rodney Eade, Mike Sheahan, Syd Jackson, Tony Shaw, Wayne Campbell, Michael Voss, Kevin Sheedy, Mick Malthouse, Rex Hunt and extra.
Carlton legend Stephen Kernahan at Robert Partitions’ funeral. AFL Images by way of Getty Pictures
Gough was the person tasked with studying Partitions’ ultimate phrases. AAP has reported that even Partitions’ household was unaware {that a} message was set to be learn out from the person himself.
“I want you to remember the good times – of which there were plenty,” Gough learn from Partitions’ writing.
“I indeed have had a fortunate life.”
Stephen Gough studying Wallsy’s final phrases. AFL Images by way of Getty Pictures
He spoke of his fortune in assembly his late spouse Erin, and his love of his youngsters and grandchildren.
“Erin and I shared over 30 years together. She was always my strong, loyal support, and a devoted mum.”
“We raised three beautiful kids Rebecca, David and Daniel, who have become good, kind, respectful, decent people.”
Carlton champion David Parkin attended Robert Partitions’ funeral. AFL Images by way of Getty Pictures
The message concluded: “Enough from me; goodbye, best wishes and be kind to each other, Wallsy”.
David Barham was amongst those that spoke, the Essendon president labored intently with Partitions throughout Channel 10’s days broadcasting the AFL.
Barham had the group laughing, reminiscing about how a lot Partitions disliked Meat Loaf’s notorious efficiency in the course of the 2010 grand ultimate.
A pictorial tribute is proven throughout Robert Partitions Funeral Service AFL Images by way of Getty Pictures
“On air, he gave Meat Loaf one of his better sprays,” Barham stated.
“Along the lines of ‘He just must front up and perform … he’s being paid a lot of money … it’s just a bit of a drizzle… if he doesn’t perform I will’, and finished with my personal favourite: ‘Just tell the Big Loaf, to harden up and get out there’.”
Partitions, ever the performer, was never afraid of having some fun and getting in the spotlight.
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