Garry Hincks

[Murphy'sLore]

Very sad news. Garry was such a dedicated fan. Condolences to his family.

[bornadog]

Gee, seems so sudden. Condolences to family and friends

[KT31]

Sad news, condolences to family and friends. Hopefully the club wear black arm bands and have a win this weekend for such a great supporter.

[bornadog]

Sad news, condolences to family and friends. Hopefully the club wear black arm bands and have a win this weekend for such a great supporter.

The club has been informed and will pay tribute to Gary in due course.

[The bulldog tragician]

Such a lovable and quirky character. In the walk across the bridge to the final against Hawks in 2016 my sister and I stopped and chatted to him - he'd flown in from Perth where he was (of course) present at our win against the Weagles. I'm so glad he saw 2016 - no one could have deserved it more.

[Max469]

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.

[Grantysghost]

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.

Thanks for sharing Max, I had no idea the amount of travel time required. That's pretty amazing.

[bornadog]

Thanks for sharing Max, I had no idea the amount of travel time required. That's pretty amazing.

Even with a car you are talking over 4 hours, so massive trip each way.

[Axe Man]

Vale Garry Hincks



The Western Bulldogs are mourning one of its most iconic supporters, Garry Hincks, who passed away today at the age of 76.

Garry was a legend among Bulldogs members and fans – a man who famously attended over 1000 consecutive games featuring his beloved red, white and blue.

Garry first saw the Bulldogs live back in 1974, and it was only the coronavirus pandemic last year - when crowds were locked out of stadiums – which halted that run.

Even at that first lockout game at the start of 2020, he was spotted outside Marvel Stadium, despite not being able to physically walk through the turnstiles.

Given he lived in Portland, a four-hour trip to Melbourne, his dedication to the Bulldogs was remarkable.

Garry was honoured for his passion and dedication to the Bulldogs after the Club won the 2016 premiership, by being part of the flag unfurling ceremony the following season.

The Bulldogs players will wear black armbands during their Round 23 match against Port Adelaide, to honour all former players, officials, members and fans who have passed away during 2021.

The Club would like to express its sincere condolences to Garry’s family and friends during this difficult time.

[Scraggers]

Such a gentleman. Was always nice to me and my son. Used to call him Popeye … VALE Garry

[Grantysghost]

Black armbands is very fitting. Do it for Garry boys.

[DOG GOD]

Very sad.

[angelopetraglia]

RIP Garry

[merantau]

I met Garry at Ballarat two years ago. Lovely bloke. Condolences to family and friends. Garry was someone very special.

[Eastdog]

RIP Garry. My condolences to his family and friends. Our most passionate supporter.