Vale Artie

by Mick Sawyer Thu 01 Dec 2011, 02:47

Just heard a report that Arthur Beetson has died of a heart attack. One of my earliest sporting heroes.

Go well Artie.

by Mick Sawyer Thu 01 Dec 2011, 02:50

I see this has been mentioned elsewhere. Apologies.

by embee Thu 01 Dec 2011, 02:52

Artie was big enough for two mentions , Mick

by Mick Sawyer Thu 01 Dec 2011, 02:54

embee wrote:Artie was big enough for two mentions , Mick

Cheers mate.

by JGK Thu 01 Dec 2011, 04:23

First Indig to captain Australia at any sport.

I've just been watching some of the footage from his career. A lot of his tackles would have resulted in suspension today. I say that as a criticism of today's game.

by Blackadder Thu 01 Dec 2011, 04:40

Aye vale Artie Sad

by horace Thu 01 Dec 2011, 04:49

legend

by Big Dog Thu 01 Dec 2011, 06:56

I doubt there is anyone from any football code that has'nt heard of Artie. A true Aussie legend. R.I.P.

by skully Thu 01 Dec 2011, 07:26

Aye, vale the big man. I have to say I am amazed that Artie never had published heart trouble before. The big man was a fat attack waiting to happen. Unfortch he didn't get a warning shot, he got the full monty.

A legend is lost to Aus sport.

rip