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Possibly this is not the forum for this message, but I thought you would all understand how I feel.
I found out today that the man who sits next to me at the footy died suddenly yesterday. We have known Wal for 8 years or so, since he joined us in the Brewongle (he sat in the members' stand before that). In that time, we have shared the highs and lows of footy and talked of other life experiences as well.
Before Wal retired, he was a lecturer at Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education (now UTS) in the sports department. He worked with and knew many of the Swans in the early days when the team moved to Sydney, as his department was involved with fitness work and promotional opportunities. He was a long-time Swans fanatic and often helped out the club during sausage sizzles etc.
Wal could never clap in time with the club song - he was always half a beat behind. I used to tease him about it every week, and he promised to try harder, but he never did. He used to often poke me in the ribs with his elbow when games got exciting - I have the bruises to prove it.
The footy won't be the same now, without Wal muttering "come on Swannies, come on Swannies" all through the game. I am so very, very sad to have lost a close member of our red-and-white family. I just can't imagine seeing his seat without him next year.
I found out today that the man who sits next to me at the footy died suddenly yesterday. We have known Wal for 8 years or so, since he joined us in the Brewongle (he sat in the members' stand before that). In that time, we have shared the highs and lows of footy and talked of other life experiences as well.
Before Wal retired, he was a lecturer at Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education (now UTS) in the sports department. He worked with and knew many of the Swans in the early days when the team moved to Sydney, as his department was involved with fitness work and promotional opportunities. He was a long-time Swans fanatic and often helped out the club during sausage sizzles etc.
Wal could never clap in time with the club song - he was always half a beat behind. I used to tease him about it every week, and he promised to try harder, but he never did. He used to often poke me in the ribs with his elbow when games got exciting - I have the bruises to prove it.
The footy won't be the same now, without Wal muttering "come on Swannies, come on Swannies" all through the game. I am so very, very sad to have lost a close member of our red-and-white family. I just can't imagine seeing his seat without him next year.
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