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Sydney Morning Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Eileen ‘Red' Bond remembered as a ‘Freo girl' at funeral mass
'She was raised just around the corner from this church,' he said. 'It is entirely fitting that this is where she starts and finishes.' John said Eileen's life could be summed up with family, friends, fun and faith. 'When dad appeared on the scene on a motorbike having dropped out of school and taken up sign-writing, she was off,' Bond said of his parents' marriage. The pair married when Eileen was just 17 years old, and John said their early years were spent in a garage as the couple worked to find their feet. Loading John joked that Eileen's age became a guarded secret to even her close staff. 'She related to all ages in a way that very few people are able to do,' he said. John said his mother was known for her parties – one of which included getting sand shipped into their house to imitate a beach – and Eileen operated on an open-door policy for her many friends. 'The house was always open, the fire was always on and the champagne was always flowing,' he said. John said Eileen made firm friends with former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke and news tycoon Rupert Murdoch, and met world leaders including the Pope and Ronald Reagan. On the America's Cup victory in 1983, Bond said his mother had walked away with her own winnings – a number of friends all over the United States. 'Much has been written about the intervening years – in particular the America's Cup triumph,' he said. 'Red was a mother to the crew ... [and] maintained a lifetime connection with them all. 'Our mighty team won the America Cup and mum won the American public.' John said his mother also had many 'legendary' stories attributed to her – including picking up her youngest daughter from pre-school with a donkey in the back seat. 'Or infamously cutting off the legs of dad's suit pants and throwing them out the window when she'd had enough of his bad behaviour,' he said. In the last week of her life, Eileen had purchased a new Balenciaga outfit, gone to a South Fremantle footy match and planned to go to a lunch at John's house on the Sunday.
The Age
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Eileen ‘Red' Bond remembered as a ‘Freo girl' at funeral mass
'She was raised just around the corner from this church,' he said. 'It is entirely fitting that this is where she starts and finishes.' John said Eileen's life could be summed up with family, friends, fun and faith. 'When dad appeared on the scene on a motorbike having dropped out of school and taken up sign-writing, she was off,' Bond said of his parents' marriage. The pair married when Eileen was just 17 years old, and John said their early years were spent in a garage as the couple worked to find their feet. Loading John joked that Eileen's age became a guarded secret to even her close staff. 'She related to all ages in a way that very few people are able to do,' he said. John said his mother was known for her parties – one of which included getting sand shipped into their house to imitate a beach – and Eileen operated on an open-door policy for her many friends. 'The house was always open, the fire was always on and the champagne was always flowing,' he said. John said Eileen made firm friends with former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke and news tycoon Rupert Murdoch, and met world leaders including the Pope and Ronald Reagan. On the America's Cup victory in 1983, Bond said his mother had walked away with her own winnings – a number of friends all over the United States. 'Much has been written about the intervening years – in particular the America's Cup triumph,' he said. 'Red was a mother to the crew ... [and] maintained a lifetime connection with them all. 'Our mighty team won the America Cup and mum won the American public.' John said his mother also had many 'legendary' stories attributed to her – including picking up her youngest daughter from pre-school with a donkey in the back seat. 'Or infamously cutting off the legs of dad's suit pants and throwing them out the window when she'd had enough of his bad behaviour,' he said. In the last week of her life, Eileen had purchased a new Balenciaga outfit, gone to a South Fremantle footy match and planned to go to a lunch at John's house on the Sunday.
West Australian
06-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
WAFL 2025: South Fremantle star Zac Strom on how Bulldogs champion Haiden Schloithe's reutrn inspired them
WAFL 2025: South Fremantle star Zac Strom on how Bulldogs champion Haiden Schloithe's reutrn inspired them
West Australian
05-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
WAFL 2025: South Fremantle celebrate Haiden Schloithe's emotional comeback with 27 point win over Claremont
Haiden Schloithe's incredible return from cancer has inspired South Fremantle to a 27-point victory over fellow premiership contenders Claremont at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday. The Bulldogs defeated a powerhouse Tigers outfit 10.9 (69) to 6.6 (42) in what could be a grand final preview to extend their lead at the top of the table to two and a half games. However, the attention was centred around Sandover medallist Schloithe who played his first league game since he went into remission from testicular cancer, having been diagnosed earlier this year. Schloithe finished with only three disposals in a quiet outing in his first league game since round 21 of last season but his presence undoubtedly lifted the Bulldogs and their fans who were overjoyed seeing their champion healthy and back in the side. Sandover Medal fancy Matt Parker continued his excellent season with 30 disposals, nine clearances and goal in another best-on-ground performance. Parker had plenty of support as Tom Blechynden (23 disposals and six clearances) and Jake Florenca (22 touches and eight clearances) ensured they won the vital midfield battle. The Bulldogs were hot early, kicking the first two goals of the game, but the loudest cheer was saved for the fourth minute of the game when Schloithe came off the bench for his first run of the day. After a blistering first term the game turned into a real slog in the second, with neither side able to gain ascendency. Such was the tough contest that it took more than 26 minutes for Tigers spearhead Jaiden Hunter to kick the first goal of the quarter. It looked as if South Fremantle had finally broken the contest open when they kicked they started the second half with consecutive goals to lead by 23 points. Claremont were not going to give up without a fight however and were lifted by an incredible goal from midfielder Ben Elliott, as the visitors kept themselves within touch going into a big final term. When dual Sandover medallist Jye Bolton booted the opening major, the Tigers were within a kick and the parochial Bulldogs crowd was nervous. Isiah Winder calmed them down soon after though, kicking consecutive goals to once again give South Fremantle plenty of breathing room before Ashton Ferreira sealed the deal with a long-range set shot. The game opened up as both teams tired, but the Bulldogs were too good as Schloithe led them off the ground to massive applause from the faithful to end an emotional day. SOUTH FREMANTLE 3.5 3.7 5.9 10.9 (69) CLAREMONT 1.1 2.2 4.4 6.6 (42) Goals – SOUTH FREMANTLE: I Winder 2 J Artemis C Bourne A Drage A Ferreira R O'Hehir M Parker T Ruscoe Z Strom. CLAREMONT: J Bolton A Davis T Delacey B Elliott K Gowdie J Hunter. Best – SOUTH FREMANTLE: M Parker T Blechynden I Winder M Ward J Florenca J Jones. CLAREMONT: A Davis O Eastland B Elliott J Peace C England J Bolton. Injuries – CLAREMONT: D Hardisty (illness) replaced in the selected side by J Howard. Umpires: M Adams J Antulov B Evans B Laycock. Crowd: About 1500 at Fremantle Community Bank Oval.
West Australian
29-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
WAFL 2025: South Fremantle forward Brandon Donaldson on the Bulldgos trademark that could take them to a flag
WAFL 2025: South Fremantle forward Brandon Donaldson on the Bulldgos trademark that could take them to a flag
