Harvey Stevens has passed away

[ledge]

Just read an RIP regarding Harvey can anyone confirm this ?

[choconmientay]

Reported on afl.com.au http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-12-15/premiership-dog-harvey-stevens-passes-away-at-86

[bornadog]

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Condolences to family and friends

[LostDoggy]

Sincerest sympathy to all his family and friends.

[KT31]

Vale Harvey, condolences to his family and friends.

[Greystache]

At least he was able to see our glorious day.

[Twodogs]

Vale to a premiership legend of the club.

[GVGjr]

Terrible news, condolences to his family and friends.

As Greystache pointed out, I hope us winning the flag this year gave him a very enjoyable moment.

[ratsmac]

Sad news. Condolences to all his family and friends.

[1eyedog]

I'll say it. It's a bloody shame his grandsons did what they did to him and I'll say no more. Legend of the club and hero of our first premiership. RIP Harvey and thanks for your contribution to the Footscray Football Club.

[Axe Man]

Harvey Stevens, Western Bulldogs 1954 premiership hero passes away, aged 86 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/western-bulldogs/harvey-stevens-western-bulldogs-1954-premiership-hero-passes-away-aged-86/news-story/b58709f4973271e03956733c87e6d67e)

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THE Bulldogs have lost one of their 1954 premiership heroes Harvey Stevens, who died yesterday, aged 86.

Stevens was Footscray’s ruckman in the club’s first premiership success 62 years ago, and his passing leaves only seven members of the side still alive.

He was also the grandfather of Adelaide’s Daniel Talia, and Sydney’s Michael Talia.

Stevens expressed his disappointment at his old club when they accused Michael of passing on sensitive information to his brother in the lead-up to the elimination final against the Crows in 2015. Talia was subsequently traded to the Swans.

Stevens started his VFL career with Collingwood, playing 54 games from 1948 to 1952, playing in the club’s losing Grand Final in his final year at the club.

But he was controversially dumped by the Magpies ahead of the 1953 season, and picked up by Footscray, where his father had played.

He went on to win the best-and-fairest in his first year there and would play 72 games for the Bulldogs between 1953 and 1957.

After his 14th game, Stevens earned high praise from future Australian football Hall of Fame legend Jack Dyer.

“He’s one of the best ruckmen recruits I’ve seen come into the game,” he said.

“Young Stevens is a good one. He reminds me a lot of Phonse Kyne on the field. He’s got a lot of good football in him.”

[Doc26]

Condolences to Harvey's family and friends. Very sad to hear of the passing of another from our '54 team.

[Bulldog4life]

RIP Harvey. A great Bulldog premiership player.

[Eastdog]

RIP Harvey. A Bulldog great and 1954 premiership player. My condolences to his family and friends.

[LostDoggy]

Conolences to the Stevens family.
May he Rest In Peace.

[Bulldog Revolution]

RIP Harvey - condolences to the family

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Harvey was farewelled today at the Lilydale Memorial Park in a very moving service. Great to see Don Ross Ron Stockman and Angus Abbey teammates of Harvey in '54 in attendance.
Many past players to attend included John Schultz George Bisset Ray Walker Ross Abbey Bernie Lee John Westacott Ian Foreman and Kevin White.
As Founder of the Watsonia Football Club where Harvey coached their junior team 50 years ago many young players from that area were in attendance including Jeff Browne ex CEO Channel 9 and his brother Murray Browne who went onto play for Collingwood. Keith Burns former rover with Collingwood was also among the many mourners together with Harvey's grandsons Daniel and Michael Talia.
R.IP. Harvey a true gentleman.

[jeemak]

As always, thanks NBP.

RIP Harvey.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Well played Harvey.

[Twodogs]

Harvey was farewelled today at the Lilydale Memorial Park in a very moving service. Great to see Don Ross Ron Stockman and Angus Abbey teammates of Harvey in '54 in attendance.
Many past players to attend included John Schultz George Bisset Ray Walker Ross Abbey Bernie Lee John Westacott Ian Foreman and Kevin White.
As Founder of the Watsonia Football Club where Harvey coached their junior team 50 years ago many young players from that area were in attendance including Jeff Browne ex CEO Channel 9 and his brother Murray Browne who went onto play for Collingwood. Keith Burns former rover with Collingwood was also among the many mourners together with Harvey's grandsons Daniel and Michael Talia.
R.IP. Harvey a true gentleman.


Is Ian Formeman Wayne's dad?

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Is Ian Formeman Wayne's dad?

Apparently he is a cousin.