SA Footy

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.

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.

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

Yep, great commentator

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.

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.

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

Jim Deane= living legend

Totally agree.

sturtpeter wrote: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.

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

sturtpeter wrote: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

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