The saddest news

[Das Hassler]

News just came through that Tommy's slipped away . ...the toughest man to ever play the game.
RIP the one and only Tommy Raudonikis

 

[Wizardman]

Very sad news....I've got great memories of Tommy over the years. I'd love for our team to wear Magpie jerseys as a tribute to him on Sunday.

 

[The Charlatan]

Very sad news....I've got great memories of Tommy over the years. I'd love for our team to wear Magpie jerseys as a tribute to him on Sunday.

Yeah would be a nice touch.

They'd better f**ken lift for the occasion.

 

[soc123_au]

Please wear this on the weekend Tigers.

Probably my favourite ever non Panthers player and I reckon he played a huge part in my Mum not being keen on me playing league as a kid. I got a bit misty eyed looking at pics to find the one posted. RIP you mad bastard, CATTLEDOG!!!!!

 

[Fordy20]

Vale Tommy. Always remembered him as being tough as nails, but also a knockabout larrakin who you'd love to have a beer with. He will be missed.

 

[Das Hassler]

Very sad news....I've got great memories of Tommy over the years. I'd love for our team to wear Magpie jerseys as a tribute to him on Sunday.

And as our game doesn't retire numbers i hope the significance of the gesture wouldn't be lost on Brooksie

 

[macnaz]

I was only thinking about him the other day and how he was battling such an heroic fight through his illness . No news was good news and i had hoped he won , but to hear it finally got the better of him is terrible.
RIP Tommy

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Heard it on the radio on the way to work. Sad stuff. Rest In Peace Tommy and hopefully the team can put in a good performance to pay tribute

 

[benched tiger]

Tommy was an absolute legend, you couldn’t help but like him and admire his will to win.

 

[Mr Spock!]

Please wear this on the weekend Tigers.

Probably my favourite ever non Panthers player and I reckon he played a huge part in my Mum not being keen on me playing league as a kid. I got a bit misty eyed looking at pics to find the one posted. RIP you mad bastard, CATTLEDOG!!!!!

Should wear it more than this weekend.

Should be the away jersey.

 

[BalmainBoy_1969]

Great player, great bloke, tough as teak. R.I.P old fella.

 

[Magpies Forever]

He gave the Big C a good fight just like when on the field. Could never doubt his passion or his commitment- nobody got the better of him. He gave his all. I grew up watching him and the 1970's Wests Magpies and they were my team.

I'm hoping big Dallas is at the pearly gates with a schooner lined up for his mate. Artie can be just behind him with a refill.

What a rotten day it is today with this news.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Please wear this on the weekend Tigers.

Probably my favourite ever non Panthers player and I reckon he played a huge part in my Mum not being keen on me playing league as a kid. I got a bit misty eyed looking at pics to find the one posted. RIP you mad bastard, CATTLEDOG!!!!!

Been confirmed they will wear Maggie’s jerseys

The Wests Tigers will wear their Magpies-inspired black jerseys as a mark of respect for the late, great Tommy Raudonikis for Sunday’s home clash against North Queensland.

The Tigers had planned to wear their orange regalia for the Leichhardt Oval encounter, but will switch strips to honour the legendary halfback. Black armbands will also be worn, while a minute’s silence will be observed at all NRL matches during round five.
Via Sydney Morning Herald.

 

[stryker]

I only met the man once. Ran into him on the street in Sydney on October 1 2005, during a pub crawl, the day before our GF. I was down with some friends (all cowboy fans) for the final and Tommy spotted us wearing our kits. He came over and gave my mates a bit of shit and we all had a few laughs. Top fella, hell of a competitor and as funny as they came.
RIP the cattle dog.

 

[Tiger05]

Sad news. See you champion.

 

[Pezz70]

Yeah would be a nice touch.

They'd better f**ken lift for the occasion.

That’s an absolutely great idea an apt show of respect for a past legend. RIP Tommy Terrific.

 

[Tigers1986]

Absolutely gutted. Legend.

Would be nice if they gave up jersey 7 for the day

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Giant of the game, an immortal.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I only met the man once. Ran into him on the street in Sydney on October 1 2005, during a pub crawl, the day before our GF. I was down with some friends (all cowboy fans) for the final and Tommy spotted us wearing our kits. He came over and gave my mates a bit of shit and we all had a few laughs. Top fella, hell of a competitor and as funny as they came.
RIP the cattle dog.

and again....

I only met the man once. Ran into him on the street in Sydney on October 1 2005, during a pub crawl, the day before our GF. I was down with some friends (all cowboy fans) for the final and Tommy spotted us wearing our kits. He came over and gave my mates a bit of shit and we all had a few laughs. Top fella, hell of a competitor and as funny as they came.
RIP the cattle dog.

Good stuff merkin, thanks.

 

[ash411]

Banter and team rivalry aside, Tommy was a legend of the sport and leaves a big hole.

RIP Tommy.