David Porter passes away

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Re: David Porter passes away

Very sad loved his VFL reports

[SonofScray]

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David was an icon of this club, which is an incredible achievement as a fan. Condolences to those that loved him most.

[SquirrelGrip]

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David's funeral is in Williamstown next Tuesday.

https://www.nelsonbros.com.au/obituaries/David-Ivor-Porter?obId=26142619

[Axe Man]

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Stayed in the same hotel as David up in Darwin for a dogs game back in 2008 and a had a quick chat to him in the hallway. Wasn't built for the Darwin heat.

[Bulldog4life]

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Another article about David. Was also in the cheer squad for Yarraville which I didn't know.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs/legendary-bulldogs-supporter-david-porter-leaves-an-enduring-legacy-after-his-passing-at-62/news-story/bf87d88f0ca54a1793e74a37aececa9d

[Twodogs]

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Another article about David. Was also in the cheer squad for Yarraville which I didn't know.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/we...e74a37aececa9d

David pretty much was the cheer squad for Yarraville. He organised everything from making the run through and transportation to keeping all the flags and stuff at his place.

Yarraville was a great club to follow back then. Good players, great team to watch and lots of wins.

[Bulldog4life]

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David pretty much was the cheer squad for Yarraville. He organised everything from making the run through and transportation to keeping all the flags and stuff at his place.

Yarraville was a great club to follow back then. Good players, great team to watch and lots of wins.

I followed them closely in the 60's while they were in division 1. Ronnie Warwick, Alan Bongetti, Bob and Ron Brown, Don Whitten. They had a lot of good players in those days.

[Twodogs]

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I followed them closely in the 60's while they were in division 1. Ronnie Warwick, Alan Bongetti, Bob and Ron Brown, Don Whitten. They had a lot of good players in those days.

Bill Gunn?

[Bulldog4life]

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Bill Gunn?

He was coach at one stage.

[Twodogs]

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He was coach at one stage.

And lived opposite the ground in Williamstown road. I used to wax with his son Ramon when we played kick to kick at school. He was good high mark and I was a left footer so I had an extra half a second to get on the other side of kids when it hits the ground.

[Bulldog4life]

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And lived opposite the ground in Williamstown road. I used to wax with his son Ramon when we played kick to kick at school. He was good high mark and I was a left footer so I had an extra half a second to get on the other side of kids when it hits the ground.

Ok. Yes he lived on Williamstown Rd. He is the grandfather of Callum Ward. Bill that is.

[Twodogs]

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Ok. Yes he lived on Williamstown Rd. He is the grandfather of Callum Ward. Bill that is.

I knew I was getting old when I saw a picture of Callan and his family the day he got drafted. I pointed out a picture to an old mate and asked why his mum looked familiar. He said "that's Ramon Gunn's annoying little sister from school"

[merantau]

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If Clubs bestowed medals on supporters he would be a worthy recipient. R.I P. Dave, a Bulldog "Through and Through."

[josie]

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Sometimes had a brief chat with Dave at vfl matches. Rain, hail, shine - Dave was there in his wheelchair. Loyal supporter. RIP.

In my first year at my first full time job Bill Gunn would fitted my first pair of safety boots at Shell Newport. A gentle giant. Big head (physically) and big hands. Only later did I hear from colleagues that he was apparently a good footy player. One of those heads that a sculptor would love to portray, full of character.