Our tribute to an icon of the game, the late Ron Barassi - Sunday Footy Show | Footy on Nine

[@andysparks1973]

I had the privilege of conversing with Mr Barrassi over a few drinks and i felt the like i was in the presence of history of football the entire time. Adding i grew up around many AFL and VFL greats .

[@markhill9275]

my childhood hero, my lifelong admiration. Thanks Ronald Dale, you epitomise the word Legend!

[@temanimcshane25]

This made me emotional watching this Tribute to the great Ron Barrassi. Well done Footy Show Team and Channel 9. Sam Kekovich was the right man to get on the show to pay homage to Ron. I must admit, i was holding back a tear watching that tribute and then again listening to Sam's testimonial at the end. No greater recoginition received in ones life then hearing your legacy will be rest assured in the passage of time. Vale the one and only Ron Barrassi. R.I.P Legend

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

The last true mr football, a great football man, an even better bloke

[@chrisferguson237]

One of the last mate ... Bobby Skilton was just inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame. But you're right we are losing our old times.

[@banjosambar]

Lee Mathews

[@chrisferguson237]

@@banjosambar correct

[@chrisferguson237]

He is the next generation on though

[@paradigmystic3123]

Ron, you were our Messiah. Coming from a Roos family, with local roots back to the VFA, the joy, the tears, the pride you brought us all, my Grands in particular, immeasurable. -1975. You will and can never be forgotten. Perhaps a medal should be struck in your name for the best individual performance in any final within the series, for sublime excellence. "straight down the guts when we can, long bombs to Snake"-1977

[@merkx403]

Absolute legendary man of AFL history. R.I.P Ron❤️❤️

[@quentondaniels8536]

Rest in peace Ron, thoughts to your family. A true legend of the game, an icon.

[@TBoneTony]

Never knew about Ron Barassi until that 1996 documentary that was called 100 years of Australian Football League. Barassi was in segments of Norm Smith, Barassi moving from Melbourne to become Captain/Coach of Carlton and then his impact on North Melbourne as their coach during the 70s. (only knew him as Sydney's coach from 93 to 95) It was from that documentary all those years ago did I realize how much of a legend he was.

[@chriscoyne4827]

The best coach player and more you name it this guy will be miss by a lot one icon man in sporting history

[@paulmatters2641]

Only successfully coached teams full of stars. Did nothing with mediocre teams. The best coach was Norm Smith.

[@nathand4500]

Nonsense. Carlton were rubbish for 20 years before he took over. How many talented teams do not win a flag? How can you not win a flag without talented players?@@paulmatters2641

[@mareewalker1096]

​@@paulmatters2641 Alan jeans coached saints only cup and yes hawk's were stared all over the ground but I'll take Alan over any other coach! A master of getting the best out of an individual in a team driven environment! His finest line is you either step up or step down! That's football wraped in a monotone of sheer will to win!! God bless Ron his family and all who read this!!🙏❤

[@paulmatters2641]

@@mareewalker1096 Norm Smith was the greatest coach. Without him Barassi would have played park football.

[@mareewalker1096]

@@paulmatters2641 I asked my dad how good was barassi he said average! I don't no much about norm Smith so I probably don't have an argument but I'm almost 50 and Alan jeans is the best I've seen! Whenever media talk about greatest coaches it's jeans barrassi Kennedy parkin and I guess there is no recording of norm talking so you may be right! But Alan was if not the best then 2nd would be his spot! No question! He told magnificent stories in a thunderstorm of passionate words that ring like Sunday church bells! 89 grand final before game he insulted dermis family and said your head is on the chopping block! How he sensed cats would go for him is genious! And as dermi was vomiting he said all he heard was Alan's great words echoing in his mind! You either step up or you step down! The rest is history! We had players busted up badley but they still held on! Greatest grand final ever no question of that and greatest win with half your team BUSTED up and 2 in hospital one fighting for life who ran the game out! You don't get any better than that in my opinion! Take care Glenn from fern tree gully!

[@joememphis1571]

One of the few men who gave more to the game and league than it had given to him. A true Victorian and Australian legend in not just sport but overall. He once said “It’s a very fine feeling to make your loyalty portable.” when he was asked about who was his favourite club.

[@matthewpotter2951]

Nobody can live forever, but hs legacy will,

[@blueeyes402]

I think it was 1971 when I had to take a walk around Victoria Park during half time one Saturday afternoon because the blues were being hammered. I walked right around the block and passed only one man in the street that day and his name Ron Barrasi...lol RIP Ron.

[@paulweston285]

Why would Ron be outside when coaching ?

[@mattpurcy7504]

Well spoken Sam Kekovic

[@sandywebsdale8247]

R.I.P Ron You will always be red and blue ❤💙

[@1mmickk]

Good work Mr Brady.

[@Kscopes8888]

R.I.P Ron

[@benjaminparkinson5255]

Don't forget cowboy neale passed away today a st Kilda legend

[@lachlanbaker2031]

After the show aired I think.

[@ytxmak]

Nice tribute from Kekka.

[@OzzieCarwashes]

here at 31 likes, just like the great man's playing number!

[@itslit9343]

Rip ron barassi 😭😭😭

[@smoothbeak]

The funny thing is that we celebrate Ron (as we should), but if he were a modern day coach he would be completely vilified for being abusive. Just something that came to my mind, there was much more passion in the game back in those days that's for sure.

[@shannonpincombe8485]

The sanitisation of footy and the wider society has gone too far. Men should be allowed to behave like men. We're not all gentlemen. Some of us just don't have the 'gentle'.

[@smoothbeak]

@@shannonpincombe8485 Yeah, but Barassi seems to have been both, a gentleman as well as someone who expressed his frustrations. Isn't it ironic that men are told to express their emotions whilst also being told that if they do then they're being abusive or overly aggressive?

[@Shnordy]

I would have ZERO problems with the premiership cup renamed to the 'Ron Barassi Cup'.

[@melaniesmith1889]

Rip

[@lukustreloar7243]

At least he got to see Melbourne win the grand final before he died .😊😊😊😊

[@robgunn2317]

The only person I ever heard him say a bad word about was Maguire

[@stephengrahn9361]

Oh no RIP come on Carlton win one for Coach

[@JasonGeoffrey]

So being good at kicking / catching / chasing a ball makes you a legend..... ok but probably not enough to save your soul

[@ChcgBlls]

Bizarre comment

[@nuffzed2001]

Sorry barass, but the game stays the same with the line - named after you , ending in nsw The western Sydney wanderers and not the Melbourne game’s franchise were the sports team to capture the hearts and minds for the territory containing some of those who have done it tough in life and their Australian experiences

[@Lincolnandleon]

Was he offered a tribute at the game on Friday night or was he too Ill?

[@lachlanbaker2031]

Would’ve been too ill. He had the fall weeks back

[@pascalthe8th66]

People like Barrett and talentless no names like that should actually keep away from talking about legends. No one wants to hear what Barrett says about it.

[@phenetiik]

he said nothing but positive kind things, speaking of no names, strange that you know his name, but he doesn't know yours 🤣🫵

[@Anthony-uk4fq]

Wonder if the safe and effective had something to do with this?

[@tubester4567]

Nah he was 87 and he had a fall.

[@paulmatters2641]

Cant be a legend and an icon at the same time chaps. An icon is an image or a symbol. A legend is a story. And ya call ya selves writers?

[@pascalthe8th66]

Agreed. People in media are supposed to have mastery of words but these guys on there are hardly Einstein master orators are they.

[@paulmatters2641]

@@pascalthe8th66 Any journo who repeats 'Death of a Legend' deserves to have their keyboard confiscated. By definition legends cannot die as the narrative is timeless.

[@nathand4500]

You must be fun at parties. I notice you didn't put an apostrophe in "Cant". You shouldn't be able to write comments. You call yourself a KZbin commenter?

[@mickirving6779]

Perhaps the other guy in the comment section' got it right' legendary. Full of garbage sports journalists' these days

[@somebloke2205]

​ @pascalthe8th66 so what? they're presenters for a casual football show, pretty sure Einstein level oration isn't required nor would it be appreciated by the target audience.

[@BrandonStephen-p6q]

Nothing for me to be greatful of i am autistic most people failed me

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

He would've been the first to wrap his arms around you, mate.

[@laosmick5899]

Why Tony did you interrupt Kekovich? he's great at talking joking about Barrasi DAY & RIP VALE MR BARASSI 🙏😢

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

Mate I was getting fired up, no round of applause from the crew at the end? Wake up!