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AFL world mourning sudden death of much-loved great Warren Ralph
AFL world mourning sudden death of much-loved great Warren Ralph

7NEWS

time3 hours ago

  • Sport
  • 7NEWS

AFL world mourning sudden death of much-loved great Warren Ralph

The AFL world are in mourning after the sudden death of former Carlton player and WAFL Hall of Famer Warren Ralph, aged 66. Ralph enjoyed a stellar career for Claremont in the WAFL, as well as spending three years at the Blues and one at for Glenelg in South Australia. The full-forward rose to prominence with a stunning debut for Carlton in the opening round of 1984. He kicked nine goals in his first game, which remains the second-most in VFL/AFL history behind John Coleman (12). Ralph finished the season with 55 goals, including eight in the qualifying final, to win the club's goalkicking award. He also kicked 41 in the VFL that year. But despite his goalkicking prowess, he only played another seven senior games across the next two season. Before joining Carlton, Ralph dominated the WAFL with four consecutive league goalkicking awards. After kicking 85 in his first season, Ralph reached the 100-goal mark in his next three years. He returned to Claremont after his stint at Carlton, playing two more seasons either side of one year at Glenelg. Across his entire senior career, he totalled 687 goals from 164 games, which included six appearances for the WA state team. He was inducted into the WAFL Hall of Fame in 2019. Tributes quickly came pouring in for the goalkicking great. 'Sad news out of Perth with the passing at 66 of Warren Ralph - Carlton's 21-game full-forward who memorably booted nine on debut in the opening round of 1984 and eight in the '84 Qualifying Final, to earn the club's goalkicking honours with 55 for the season. Vale,' Carlton historian Tony De Bolfo said. 'Sad and shock news with sudden passing of WAFL Hall of Fame inductee Warren Ralph. Three-time Claremont premiership star,' SEN radio host Tim Gossage wrote. 'Vale Warren Ralph. Extremely sad news overnight learning of the sudden passing of Claremont's great full-Forward, aged just 66. 164 games (123 Claremont, 21 Carlton, 14 Glenelg, 6 WA), 686 goals (Cl, 563, Carlt 72, Glen 30, WA 21) Ave: 4.18 = elite. R.I.P,' Lost WAFL wrote. 'This is very sad news. Had professional dealings with Ralphy during his time at Contraflow here in Perth and loved hearing his stories. Great bloke who will be missed. RIP Ralphy,' one fan said. 'Oh no. Vale Warren Ralph. Thank you for some great memories,' another fan said.

Prawns, Pimms and Pedigree: Tessa Daly returns to hometown of Carnarvon for food, fashion and race day fun
Prawns, Pimms and Pedigree: Tessa Daly returns to hometown of Carnarvon for food, fashion and race day fun

West Australian

timea day ago

  • Entertainment
  • West Australian

Prawns, Pimms and Pedigree: Tessa Daly returns to hometown of Carnarvon for food, fashion and race day fun

She's the daughter of Carnarvon's most decorated trainer, a rising racing media talent, and now, a proud hometown host for one of the region's most delicious new events. Tessa Daly — the daughter of Carnarvon horse trainer Peter Daly — is set to return to her roots on August 1 for the Massey Bay Prawns and Pimms Race Day, the grand finale of Carnarvon's Gascoyne Food Festival leg. 'I grew up following (dad) around the countryside, going to lots of different racecourses all around WA,' she said. 'I guess it's in your blood when you grow up with it.' Despite dabbling in WAFL operations and dreaming of a career in sports media, Daly said the pull of the racing world was far too strong to ignore. 'I was getting up at 3.30am to work with horses, get that job done by 8am and then rushing to East Fremantle Football Club and back to the stables,' she said. 'It was ridiculously long days and I thought – 'I'm 26 - I either need to try and chase these media dreams while I'm still somewhat young and don't leave it too late'.' Now part of Racing WA's TV broadcast team as mounting yard analyst, Daly's focus is on blending her background with her passion – and that's exactly what Prawns and Pimms is all about. 'It's about bringing people from all walks of life into racing,' she said. 'Sea Harvest have donated prawns for the day, and Pimms goes hand in hand with the races — prawns, Pimms and a bit of a punt and a bit of fun as well.' Held on the day that all Australian horses celebrate a birthday, the afternoon will feature local food, drinks, music, and a laid-back trackside atmosphere – all part of a bigger plan to showcase Carnarvon's produce. 'Racing in Carnarvon falls at the perfect time of the year. The weather's great and the produce is even better,' Daly said. 'Doesn't matter if you're involved in racing or if you like racing or not — it's an opportunity to dress up, have a drink and enjoy fresh seafood.' The event is supported by Sea Harvest, Racing and Wagering WA, and the Gascoyne Food Council, and forms one part of the month-long Gascoyne Food Festival trail. For more information, head to the Gascoyne Food Festival website .

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