Garry Hincks

[Eastdog]

A huge trip. Bus from Portland to Warrnambool. Then train to Melb and to Ballarat. Then return.

Have done the trip from Melb to Porto and return many many times. It is a big day. There are only a couple of buses out each day, so he would have been on the morning buses at either 5.52 am or 9.20am on Sat. or Weekdays at 4.24am, 7.48am or 10.30am so whatever time it would have been a long long day, over 5 hour trip each way. If no issues. A couple of years ago it took me over 6 hours as there a couple of holdups. Monumental effort.

Rest in Peace Garry.

Huge dedication.

[josie]

Great 2013 Martin Flanagan article about Garry (& Libba senior). Both RWB treasures. Heartwarming. I think I read it when new but had forgotten about it:

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/...531-2nhdd.html


Reading this article reminded me of the game I went to in Canberra (recall it was 2017, Tom Liberatore tore his ACL & GWS crushed us) & I was chatting to Garry before the game (both staying at same hotel). He said he would head to catholic mass at a big church not too far from ground before the game. I went too (not religious but enjoy beautiful singing & acoustics). Garry proudly said he had been a choir boy. He clearly loved church singing and services. And of course had been a cook (baker if I recall correctly). A rich life indeed - including our most loyal fan.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Will anyone, ever outdo Garry’s incredible streak and dedication? I think a statue should be a huge consideration.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Will anyone, ever outdo Garry’s incredible streak and dedication? I think a statue should be a huge consideration.

We need to recognise him somehow thats' for sure. His dedication, is surely unparalleled?

[jeemak]

True Bulldogs. Rest well mate.

[DOG GOD]

Will anyone, ever outdo Garry’s incredible streak and dedication? I think a statue should be a huge consideration.

That will never be beaten. I’ve been lucky to see the dogs live maybe 15 times in my life. His feat is just unfrigginbelievable. The bulldogs really need to do something to salute him in the best way possible.

[The Adelaide Connection]

That will never be beaten. I’ve been lucky to see the dogs live maybe 15 times in my life. His feat is just unfrigginbelievable. The bulldogs really need to do something to salute him in the best way possible.

He is such an iconic character and, not that it should be the deciding factor in saluting someone with a statue, but Garry’s signature look (with the chef’s hat) would certainly work brilliantly.

Fans don’t often get acknowledged with a statue and I think it’s a really unique opportunity that also, by extension, acknowledges all supporters as critical to the club.

[KT31]

He is such an iconic character and, not that it should be the deciding factor in saluting someone with a statue, but Garry’s signature look (with the chef’s hat) would certainly work brilliantly.

Fans don’t often get acknowledged with a statue and I think it’s a really unique opportunity that also, by extension, acknowledges all supporters as critical to the club.

Would have been nice if they had just started with a win and a bit of heart.

[DOG GOD]

The players didn’t even have black armbands today.

[bulldogtragic]

The players didn’t even have black armbands today.

I thought that lacked some respect. Before teeing off I’d love to hear why the club did not do it. I’d hope there’s a good reason.

[Eastdog]

I believe the Port game will be wearing the black arm bands.

[KT31]

I believe the Port game will be wearing the black arm bands.

In honour of today’s performance?????

[bulldogtragic]

In honour of today’s performance?????

Vale Top Spot

Gone. But not forgotten.

[Scraggers]

My son would always call him Popeye … dunno why, he said that was Garry’s name. Garry didn’t seem to mind.