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#1
05-08-2017, 06:36 AM
Just heard of the passing of Lou aged 94. RIP.

He was one of the commentators I first heard when I started watching footy. Very sad to hear this news.
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05-08-2017, 06:41 AM
(05-08-2017, 06:36 AM)cookie2 link Wrote:Just heard of the passing of Lou aged 94. RIP.

He was one of the commentators I first heard when I started watching footy. Very sad to hear this news.

Same. RIP.
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05-08-2017, 06:49 AM
Captain Blood, The Geelong Flyer and Louie the Lip, absolute classic TV, was my intro to the VFL. Rip Lou, should've been elevated to Legend status before his passing....
I was there, Blight missed!!!
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05-08-2017, 06:50 AM
Wouldn't you love to be at the 'League Teams' reunion this week, with the 3 originals together!!

R.I.P  Trailblazer, original, one of a kind.
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05-08-2017, 06:53 AM

Brought the game to life through his commentary....current lot commenters not in the same league.

Sadly unlikely to be another like Lou.

RIP Sad
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05-08-2017, 07:27 AM
I used to have the odd beer in the Phoenix and Lou was a great publican, very friendly and had no airs and graces despite being a legend of the game for Collingwood.  It was impossible not to like him, even if he was a dirty little mongrel as a player.

He did so much for the game, particularly on World of Sport and League Teams, and will be sadly missed.

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05-08-2017, 07:29 AM
There will never be another commentator as good as Lou.

Apparently wasn't a bad footballer either.

RIP.
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05-08-2017, 07:58 AM
(05-08-2017, 06:49 AM)hanwell link Wrote:Captain Blood, The Geelong Flyer and Louie the Lip, absolute classic TV, was my intro to the VFL. Rip Lou, should've been elevated to Legend status before his passing....

x2..used to stay up for League teams and the banter....nice fella was Lou and I cant believe he didnt make legend status....thats a real oversight by the AFL and he will be missed ...RIP.
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05-08-2017, 08:17 AM
Superstar
RIP
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
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2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
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05-08-2017, 10:39 AM
Loved Lou, grew up watching him and his shenanigans. He loved to hate Carlton but he loved footy and it was infectious. Top bloke.
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