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Vale Ron Adair (1931-2026)

Football Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Adair, one of the pioneers of Australian football and a player whose impact on the game in Western Australia and nationally will long be remembered. Born in Northern Ireland, Adair arrived in Australia in 1949 a

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Vale Ted Simmons OAM (1928-2026)

Football Australia is saddened to acknowledge the passing of Hall of Fame inductee Ted Simmons OAM.Simmons made a significant contribution to football in Australia as a journalist, storyteller, referee and administrator over a more than 70-year period.A journalist from the 1950s,

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Vale Rado Vidošić (1961-2026)

Football Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rado Vidošić, a highly respected coach who enjoyed an illustrious 18-year career in Australia’s top-flight competitions, winning multiple titles and leaving a lasting impact on the game.Vidošić started his manageria

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Vale Keith Learmonth (1933-2025)

Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Keith Learmonth, Socceroo #136 and one of New South Wales’ most prolific strikers of the 1950s.Learmonth began his football journey with Gwynneville and North Wollongong before making his mark at Corrimal Rangers and Corri

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Vale Maria Berry AM (1954-2025)

Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Maria Berry AM, a coach, administrator and former Team Manager and Head of Delegation for several CommBank Matildas and CommBank Young Matildas International Tours. Berry held a wide array of roles in women’s football, inc

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Vale Doug Rennie (1934-2025)

Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Doug Rennie, a Football Australia Hall of Fame inductee, respected player and international referee. Born in Scotland, Rennie emigrated to Australia in 1961.

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Vale Tony Farrugia

Football Australia joins Football South Australia and the entire Australian football community in mourning the passing of Tony Farrugia, a respected and much-loved figure in South Australian football.Tony’s impact on the game was profound and enduring.

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Vale Vito Cilauro (1930 – 2025)

Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Vito Cilauro, a Football Australia Hall of Fame inductee, long-serving football administrator, and passionate advocate for the game’s growth, aged 95. Born in Sicily, Italy, in 1930, Vito migrated to Melbourne at the age o

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Vale Donald Campbell OAM & AM

Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Donald Campbell OAM & AM, a pioneering match official and Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee. Donald Campbell stands as one of the most respected figures in the history of Australian refereeing.