Rick Bourke

[Bastard Squad]

Todays Telegraph says that Rick Bourke has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Admittedly it was in Rebecca Wilson's column, but even she wouldn't be so low as to make something like this up.

My thoughts and best wishes to Rick and his family for a speedy recovery.

Get well mate, your a Sharkies legend.

 

[steveshark]

Saw Rick at Shark Park in 2003 as part of the 30 year Grand Final anniversary against Manly. Bishop , Watson , Sludge and some of the Manly team, Peters etc were present. Thought he looked fighting fit. Was a true club-man back in the 70's and 80's. I'm sure he will fight this with as much guts and committment as he displayed for the Sharks. Good luck mate - for a speedy recovery.

 

[Sharkie73]

Hope everything go's ok for him and he has a speedy recovery

 

[Macca]

Sad stuff. I wish his family and friends all the best.

 

[Glenndonna]

Great man, one of the best,,Sorry to hear, hope all goes well for Rick and his family

 

[The Popper]

Bloody dreadful all this. Sambo, Flash, Carol Rogers.....now Piercey and Rick. Gee, I hope they both recover.

 

[bluemazda]

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good luck mate

 

[Sheros los Deros]

All the best for your recovery Rick. Our first Grand final try scorer.

 

[King of the Hill]

Hope he's OK, but geez, brain cancer doesnt sound too promising does it

 

[gunnamatta bay]

I saw him a couple of years ago and he looked like he could have laced up the boots.

 

[sydneysharkbrisbane68]

Best wishes

 

[andrew flap]

get well soon mate. I used to love watching you play as a kid.

 

[Southernsaint]

Best wishes on behalf of St George fans...

 

[Alan Shore]

May you have a speedy recovery Bourkey...

 

[Quigs]

all the best from the quigs and Team Era..

Quigs

 

[Dorsel]

Bloody shocking isn't it....he actually lives up here...up in the hills behind Bangalow (near Byron Bay).....saw his car parked out the front of where he works the other day....so he's still going that well at least....

 

[GAME FIRST]

Very clearly remember R Bourke play the eels in his day-a good fit, athlete as well as consistent fullback/ winger - some player for some reason stick in your mind not because they are only brilliant but the way they play and their attitude- he was a top clubman and held himself proudly!

All the best in your fight against the disease- all league will be behind you no doubt!

 

[blacktip-reefy]

Bourkey is in charge of the local oztag comp(mullum).

 

[steveshark]

Rick Bourke thread from last year - Keep swinging Bourkey all the best mate.

 

[White Poiner]

Good diggin, mate