‘Great bloke’: Adam Gilchrist pays emotional tribute to cricket legend Rod Marsh

Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist says Rod Marsh was one of the greatest wicketkeepers of all time and was also “one of the great blokes”.
Rod Marsh, who played 96 Tests for Australia, died on Friday after suffering a heart attack in Bundaberg last week.
Adam Gilchrist, also a legendary keeper of the game, said Marsh was a "man of steel".
Cricket Australia inducted Marsh into the Cricket Hall of Fame in 2005.
Originally from Perth, Marsh spent the last two decades of his life in Adelaide.
The iconic Australian is survived by his wife Ros and children Paul, Dan and Jamie.

[@carolinemoore8222]

Rod Marsh,such a legend! Great memories of watching him and Dennis Lillee in the 70’s with my Dad and brother.R.I.P

[@robincadle3403]

A very sad day in the cricketing world by us losing such an iconic character of the game! A lovely tribute by Gilly. RIP Rodney Marsh.

[@veritas6464]

Wow...I'm 58 this year, a legend of my Aussie youth has passed...God Bless him, RIP Rod Marsh.

[@lesgaal4017]

Rod Marsh what a bloody great Australian rest in peace mate.

[@Chris-vq5vr]

🥲💔🇦🇺🍺

[@clipsnedits12]

Two of the greatest Australian cricketers have died in less than 24 hours from eachother. To think that Shane Warne just tweeted about Rod Marsh's death. RIP to both.

[@ay-by9qs]

True, i saw Warne's insta post about Rod Marsh. How can life be so ironic! Unbelievable. May they both RIP.

[@Chris-vq5vr]

I’m absolutely heartbroken 💔

[@henrymancini3750]

Rod Marsh, what a legend, he will never ever, ever be forgotten by me. The passing of this legend has brought tears to my eyes but I'm one of the lucky ones that watched him play at the SCG and on TV. RIP Rod.

[@AliHussain-fz7pd]

A sad day. The man was a great ambassador of the sport, a renowned gent on the coaching circuit, with a great passion for the game. The Australians should be very proud of the legacy Rod has left behind, the man was a rare breed. RIP. Condolences from Pakistan

[@johnseabrook1029]

Well said.

[@clipsnedits12]

Now Shane Warne... RIP to both

[@michaelellams9105]

Wonderful tribute Gilly to an all round champion in Rod Marsh as a teenager in 1970 and enjoying the cricket on our black and white TV it was a great time in Aussie cricket I am saddened and shed some tears for a champion bloke and great cricketer.

[@boo9283]

I remember his smashing his bat so hard he broke his bat, what a true legend and his was a vital part of an awesome Aussie cricket side……. RIP sweet man

[@aflutteroffeminineconfusio1986]

The boy from Armadale...as a proud West Australian I say RIP Rod Marsh..you did us proud 👏 😔🇦🇺

[@Fed_Express]

From a Pom, RIP mate. A life well lived and a legacy which will never be erased.

[@monsterbaby6962]

What a sad loss for Australian sport. Loveable character who was a fan favourite by all. Beautiful tribute Gilly!

[@robertfitzgerald3118]

No matter the country or sport, heroes are there for our admiration and memories...

[@lizardywizard]

From a Pom; Rod Marsh was a true great keeper, cricketer and bloke. Nothing but respect for the man.. Was his record really 119 tinnys Sydney / London?! Can't bear to also think of Shane. Heartbreaking stuff. My love to Australia

[@casparoberts1282]

RIP 🙏🙏🙏❤️Absolute Legend

[@tomobedlam297]

So many greats of the game caught and bowled by the reaper. RIP Marshy, Gilly, Braddy, Lilley, Chappy, Warney, Richie, Gabby, Yabby, Huey, Dewey, Louie and Bluey. 😥

[@tomobedlam297]

Warney gone now too. O my prophetic soul! 🏏😥

[@jessesands4099]

RIP Rod Marsh 1947-2022 Australia's Greatest Ever Wicket-keeper So Enjoyed Watching Him Play For Australia In The Late 1970s And Early 1980s A Very Sad Day Indeed! Loved All The Great Catches He Took Mostly Off Dennis Lillee's Bowling And His Cavalier Batting For Australia Will Be Sadly Missed!😢😞🙏🌺🏏🇦🇺

[@TheQ-Continuum]

Speaking as a "Pom", I remember him during the 1970's. As a lower order batsman, he often proved a stumbling block for England. When Australia were in trouble, he would enable them to reach higher scores (in the same way that Alan Knott used to). Farewell Bacchus !!

[@gpm9333]

Rod marsh was my favourite player of all time. Growing up watching him play. My fondness memory was when he broke bats. Missed him when he retired. R.I.P. Mr Marsh 👍

[@positivepawpaw7564]

sad. too many heart attacks happening lately.

[@tearsinthesun799]

Yep..

[@tomobedlam297]

Bloody mandates. It's no longer a man's world. Can't wear a box any more out in the crease: Too gender specific! 😥

[@FrankiePanaia]

some of us fully understand your observation.....

[@tomobedlam297]

Without a box it's not cricket any more mate. It's Formula One billiards! 😨

[@Wanker59]

A true legend.

[@warshrike666]

OOOHHH Noooooo, Rest in Peace you absolute legend. I was just coming into my teens during the 80's World Series and the Benson and Hedges Cup (see old school tabaco companies could still advertise back then) and Rodney was 1 of my hero's. Having only mum in those days and us 3 kids, was good mum loved her cricket too. We would watch the 1 day/nighters they were our fav and watch Rodney, Allan Border, Kelper Wesells, David Jones not Boon lol just to name a couple of that era. Not only watch the Aussies but also the West Indies legends Joel Garner, Desmon Hanes, Malcom Marshel, Viv Richards, Clive Loyd the English and the Paki's Imran Khan and the Idians those were the days. Oh God i almost forgot the Kiwi's they were too but i cannot remember any of their players i wasn't a fan of the Kiwi's :) :).IMO that was Cricket at its very very best, i do not even follow it anymore is how much the game has changed over the years. Rodney i wish your family the very best at this sad sad time and i wish the best rest for you mate. You are and always will be a legend. I will never forget the night i watched you hit a 6 with a SS Jumbo bat and bloody broke the thing. Blade of the bat almost went as far as the ball. I will never forget it those moments as a kid watching you i will never forget thank you.

[@allenchuckling6844]

Well said mate👍👍👍

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

It was and is a tragedy the loss of Shane Warne. It has however great to see the Australian public show great respect and reverence towards him. Part of me feels that sadly the passing of Rodney Marsh has been somewhat not given enough attention and respect. Besides being a superb pair of hands behind the crease he was such a genuinely lovely man who acted with dignity and humour. I would have like to see Marsh's family (and maybe they have) also be offered a state funeral for this fine sportsman and gentlemen. Thank you to Gilchrist and others for such kind and heart felt words and stories about Rodney Marsh. He along with the other cricketers of that time were such a part of my generations lives. It was probably the Lilliees and Marches who inspire Shane Warne and others into becoming the high achievers of the game. Then they themselves have no doubt inspired youngsters today. RIP to both men who gave so much to the game.

[@NikhileshSurve7428]

That was a very good tribute by Gilchrist.

[@Harrygreen111]

Bet C,mon Aussie C,mon is getting a belting today

[@mickden3155]

Such a shame RIP Rod

[@yomusic8940]

RODNEY MARSH and SHANE WARNE.....RIP

[@ebitheakelly8195]

Sorry for your lost

[@tomobedlam297]

Which "lost"? Aussie team have had a few in recent years.🤔

[@stevemckellar3513]

Beautiful words

[@gwloo]

Attended a coaching clinic by Rod, Dennis and Jeff at the RAAF base in the 80s. Definitely one of the greats.

[@richbb-b8723]

RIP LEGEND

[@ThekiBoran]

The spate of heart attacks this past year, especially in young people, is very disturbing. What's causing them?

[@mr.forster2939]

Just putting together my team,, Bill Woodfull, Don Bradman, Dean Jones, Arthur Morris, Keith Miller, Rod Marsh, Andrew Symonds, Shane Warne, Richie Benaud, Ray Lindwall and Alan Davidson

[@omkaragawde5414]

Rip 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@nigelapps3122]

Sad day

[@luciferblack3451]

RIP marshy, you witnessed the very best in cricket and what was once a game of gentlemen.... Unfortunately you also witnessed the very worst in cricket sportsmanship. 🇦🇺

[@SD._]

Probably it was a booster.

[@tearsinthesun799]

Yep..

[@ianjones3568]

Too much of a coincidence these days, but we'll never get to know. RIP Swampy.

[@andrewpotter1159]

There it is ...wanker

[@jlg5967]

Rod Marsh c&b Covid 19.

[@gemthetics8084]

"Call on the Lord in the day of trouble, and He will deliver you." -Psalm 50 :15

[@hollytalbot6695]

Was he fully vaxxed??

[@jennyohara4011]

Don't you blokes ever get a check up?

[@tomobedlam297]

What ARE ya! Don't pull the raw prawn on us real Aussie men!

[@allenchuckling6844]

Get off the pity pot your getting a ring around your ass🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@darrincassidy9045]

Yep the anchor and ball bearing check up.

[@Chris-vq5vr]

I’m absolutely heartbroken 💔