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One of Australian football’s greats Ron Barassi has died aged 87 after a fall.
Barrasi was a Melbourne premiership star during the 50s and 60s before going on to coach for more than 30 years across four clubs, including the Demons.
He was one of the original Australian Football Hall of Fame Legends in 1996, and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1978.
Barassi’s family confirmed his death on Saturday.
“After a full and extraordinary life, Ronald Dale Barassi, aged 87, left us today due to complications from a fall,” the statement said.
“He died peacefully, surrounded by loving family. We ask for privacy at this time.”
Barassi claimed 10 premierships between playing and coaching at Melbourne, Carlton and North Melbourne.
The news comes in the wake of his former club’s finals exit on Friday night.
In the days before his death, Barassi was vocal in support of his former club as they battled the Blues for a spot in the preliminary final against Brisbane.
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