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Vale Robert Walls, who has passed away at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer.

A three-time premiership player, a premiership coach, Carlton Team of the Century member, and Australian Football Hall of Fame member; a football legend.

Just read about this, bloody shame.

Loved that he always called a spade a bloody shovel, could only imagine the strips he would tear off the current AFL regime had he still been a commentator.

I didn't realise he was so ill.

The Shane Strempel incident always rings in my ears when Walls was ever mentioned.

He must've been a hard-nosed bloke.

Had the pleasure of meeting once many years ago. Enjoyed his company.Vale

On behalf of the family of Robert Walls, the AFL wishes to advise that Robert passed away today at the age of 74, after 14 years as a league player, 16 years as a coach, 25 years as a commentator and a lifetime as a self-proclaimed 'fan'.

Having battled cancer for more than two years, Robert did it his way and chose to end a fight that had seen him spend more than 250 nights in hospital during the past two years.

His son David, speaking on behalf of sister Rebecca and brother Daniel, confirmed the Carlton, Fitzroy and Brisbane great and grandfather to seven had passed away peacefully in his unit overlooking the MCG.

Having spent the last couple of weeks tidying up his affairs and catching up with family and close friends, he chose that over more and more hospital visits for treatment.

His massive contribution to football at Carlton, Fitzroy, Brisbane and Richmond will be celebrated at the MCG in coming weeks.

Very sad news RIP

Loved Wallsy!
RIP Legend!