Shane Tuck

[Tony Braxton-Hicks]

Shane Tuck: football royal who did it the hard way

Shane Tuck had the difficulty of following an illustrious father, who up until four years ago had played in more games than any other footballer in the competition's history.

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[MalenyTiger]

Very sad news, I hope his family are getting all the support they need at this time. Terrible tragedy.

 

[Spirit of Jack]

RIP Tucky. I loved your blue collar game - you had the heart of a tiger.

 

[Nico]

RIP Tucky. Great example of a player not overly abundant in talent who worked his butt off and never left anything on the field. Respect.

 

[tigermike]

First reaction..really sad. Second reaction...WHY???
On the news they said he tried pro boxing after footy but that's all. I thought he had a trade to fall back on but perhaps not. This coronavirus shutdown may have cut down his work opportunities, losing self respect...who knows. To leave a wife and young kids is so hard to believe but I guess that's what depression does to you, you don't process things rationally.
Look out for each other guys, call up a friend you haven't spoken to in a while, ask how they are going.
R.I.P. Tucky.

 

[achillesjones]

And with all the pain Garry Jr is going through, he now loses his cousin. Sad times for a great footy family.

 

[Streak]

Vale Shane Tuck

 

[Ossie]

First reaction..really sad. Second reaction...WHY???
On the news they said he tried pro boxing after footy but that's all. I thought he had a trade to fall back on but perhaps not. This coronavirus shutdown may have cut down his work opportunities, losing self respect...who knows. To leave a wife and young kids is so hard to believe but I guess that's what depression does to you, you don't process things rationally.
Look out for each other guys, call up a friend you haven't spoken to in a while, ask how they are going.
R.I.P. Tucky.

Shocked to hear the news. Tucky was one of the toughest players we had. He also played a great role protecting our young mids like Cotch, Lids, Shedda and Dusty (although he never really needed much protecting!). So incredibly sad for his wife and kids, Mum and Dad, family etc. R.I.P. Tucky #21

 

[bairdy380]

Vale Shane Tuck, remember always voting for you for the PRE sponsorship as you were always most deserving.
Condolences to the entire family, friends and club.

 

[AngryAnt]

I've got a memory that Tucky nearly retired early in Dimma's tenure as he wasn't getting many games, but Dimma talked him into giving it another crack?

 

[Tigers of Old]

Loved Tucky. So damn sad.

 

[tigersnake]

I've got a memory that Tucky nearly retired early in Dimma's tenure as he wasn't getting many games, but Dimma talked him into giving it another crack?

that happened. Dimma said he might not play every week but was still needed at the club

 

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Loved Tucky. So damn sad.

Beautiful Tigers of old.

 

[waiting]

Wonderful insight interview by Terry Wallace on Tucky on SEN.

Reflecting on the life of Shane Tuck with Terry Wallace

Terry Wallace joined us following the sad news that Shane Tuck had passed away

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[DavidSSS]

Such sad news.

I remember Tuck as a very reliable player when we were so unreliable. A real credit to the jumper, to the club and to himself.

Just can't believe he is gone at 38.

His wife and kids must be devastated, they surely will be looked after.

DS

 

[Tigers2011]

So sad to hear of Shane Tuck’s passing. Condolences to his family at this desperately terrible time. He was a wonderfully committed player that tried his guts out in every game. The big bodied, contested midfielder we needed, especially when a young Cotchin & Martin were first starting out. We were a decent contested ball team with Tuck & Dan Jackson in the middle. Lots of great memories of No. 21 giving his all. R.I.P Shane Tuck.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

that happened. Dimma said he might not play every week but was still needed at the club

And produced his best season as a 30yo.

Not sure about this list - if anyone deems it inappropriate, say so and I'll remove.

Youngest Richmond players at time of passing

Age	Player	Other clubs	Year	Career	Games	Goals
22y199d	Lee, Les		1917	1913	2	0
24y84d	Harrison, Artie C.	Fitz	1917	1911-1914	1 (20)	0 (3)
24y88d	Barton, Percy		1912	1909	2	0
24y273d	Cosgrove, Bill		1943	1940	3	0
24y279d	Gibb, Ray	Haw	1953	1950-1953	6 (28)	1 (4)
26y94d	Nixon, Richard J.		1992	1987-1990	37	3
26y265d	Ross, Bradley		1990	1983	1	0
27y284d	Wisdom, Bill		1940	1936	2	0
27y323d	Nolan, Bill		1916	1914-1915	30	4
28y147d	May, George F.		1920	1911	1	0
28y274d	Tape, Jamie	Coll	2003	1994-1999	75 (91)	4 (5)
28y294d	Ford, Eddie		1946	1942-1943	4	0
29y179d	O'Connor, George	St.K	1921	1910-1911	3 (5)	2 (2)
29y289d	Chalmers, Eric		1930	1924	6	4
29y340d	Craig, Ian		1982	1970-1971	5	0
32y307d	Waterhouse, George	SM, Fitz	1931	1925-1927	7 (10)	2 (3)
33y179d	Garvie, Bill		1944	1934-1935	9	0
33y315d	Hannaford, Vin		1919	1908	1	0
36y12d	Foster, Bert		1942	1928-1936	133	65
36y132d	Kirkpatrick, Lyster		1921	1909	3	0
37y189d	Wells, Charlie	Fitz	1929	1912-1914	5 (20)	5 (11)
37y251d	O'Connell, Stan		1921	1908	5	3
38y209d	Tuck, Shane		2020	2004-2013	173	74

 

[jb03]

I can;t quite recall - did he retire or get the flick?

 

[TOT70]

Really sad news. Such a whole-hearted player.

There is too much sad news these days.

 

[caspar]

I can;t quite recall - did he retire or get the flick?

He retired following the final against Carlton. Pretty sure