Jimmy Deane's 80th birthday roast

[Scoop]

One of the Panthers' greatest players, Jimmy Deane, turns 80 this year and the club are holding a function to roast the dual Magarey Medallist and six-time Knuckey Cup winner.

Tickets are $32 for a two-course meal (purchase own drinks from the bar) and will include, no doubt, a great night of footy anecdotes from his teammates, coaches, opponents and Jimmy himself.

Call the club on 8186 8200 or Maxine McPherson on 0412 065 387 to book. Details below.

[sturtpeter]

Fantastic to hear.

I never saw him play but he's a fantastic person and a credit to all footballers.

When does he turn 80?

Thank you.

[bayman]

loved his commentary & comments on the abc especially the term 'this is the best side i've seen since the war'

[GWW]

Yep, great commentator

[cd]

Congratulations to Jim on his 80th. A true gentleman of the game.

South fans get along - these nights are great - we had a terrific night for Bob Hank - Jim Deane attended - was great to see the 2 foes together.

[blueandwhite]

One of the true greats of the sanfl. Like many others I never saw him play but 2 magareys and r/up 3 times speaks for itself. Was terrific on the radio as well. He still rarely misses a South game these days.

[sturtpeter]

Loved listening to him Bob Bower and the late John Mehaffey expertly commentate the truly great Sturt sides too.

[darley16]

Jim Deane= living legend

[sturtpeter]

Totally agree.

[Punk Rooster]

Fantastic to hear.

I never saw him play but he's a fantastic person and a credit to all footballers.

When does he turn 80?

Thank you.

I hear he was an appropriate footballer.

[sturtpeter]

I heard he possessed exceptional football skills akin to Paul Bagshaw and Robran

[bayman]

Loved listening to him Bob Bower and the late John Mehaffey expertly commentate the truly great Sturt sides too.

bob bower another sturt man sp, i remember he said everytime they did a sturt game ''look at the the sturt machine in full flight''

as for john m that name doesn't ring a bell have you got the right name ? & they had mick clingly there for a while as well

[sturtpeter]

Not sure on the spelling but he was a good caller circa early 70's era.