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I was saddened to hear of the death of Robbie Snowden this week. Rob lived next door to my sister in-law on the Gold Coast and when we played his team (North Melbourne) at Carrara in 2008 Rob kindly got me a spot in the corporate area. (the "hospitality" was very much needed in that first quarter ) Of course we know that the Saints got up that night, and although he could have been dirty about it, Robbie was gracious in defeat and simply said to me: "that's footy Dave"
I had a wonderful weekend celebrating the win with the in-laws and Rob and his lovely wife.
When the Roos beat us in round 21 last year I got a call at home and it was Robbie singing the North club song! He then went on to say..."that's footy Dave"
A class act who will be sadly missed by all who met him
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Thanks Spinner! Robbie was a Pop singer in the sixties and had some success. How well can you get to know someone just on the basis of a couple of social occasions? All I can say in answer is that time spent with Rob was time well spent, and his generous spirit has certainly left its mark on this old Codger!
Thanks Jed. Its amazing how kind people can be to folks they have only known through this forum. Much appreciated me old pal!
I just remember how much of a gentleman Robbie Snowden was and thought that someone so passionate about his team (North Melbourne) without surrendering a sense of fairplay, deserved a mention on a forum that appreciates such qualities. The old Jiggster is a wee bit sad, but glad that Rob has now been released from his pain. It's a bastard when someone so full of life gets Cancer at 59 and passes away at 61...but not once during that time complains or seeks pity. I'm better for knowing him and the North Melbourne Footy club have lost a gem!
Thanks for that Milan. The Gold Coast Bulletin printed a great tribute to Robbie and its clear just how well liked and admired He was. Hopefully it will comfort his wife knowing that others are thinking of her.
I went to a website for WA TV and there was a lovely tribute to Rob. Lots of messages from folk like Normie Rowe and Johnny Young. He must have been well liked. I only met the guy three/four times but He always made me feel as though we'd been mates for YEARS!
Thanks for your post my friend!
I actually worked with Robbie Snowden for about 8 years when I was an announcer at 4GG - back in St Kilda's awful 80s era. Yes he was a mad keen Kangaroos fan and always booked flights to Melbourne in September. I only spoke to him earlier this year and asked him about his single 'Hot Pants Sue'. I said Robbie that has to be the worst single I've ever heard. He agreed. (and the flipside was even worse!) It was his last single on Havoc Records which I think he got talked into. A special memorial service will be held for him on the Gold Coast on Wedneday
) Of course we know that the Saints got up that night, and although he could have been dirty about it, Robbie was gracious in defeat and simply said to me: "that's footy Dave"
( God help me)
