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AFL greats gather at MCG to farewell Robert Walls
7news.com.auI don’t have live access to current news right now. However, here’s the most recent credible snapshot I can share based on recent reporting up to 2025:
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Robert Walls, a prominent AFL figure (player, coach, and commentator), passed away in May 2025 at age 74 after a battle with cancer. Multiple outlets reported that he died peacefully with family by his side and that he chose assisted dying after a prolonged illness. This milestone drew tributes from across the football community and was followed by public farewells and memorials at the MCG.[1][3][4]
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The AFL community publicly acknowledged Walls’s contributions to Carlton, Fitzroy, Brisbane, and Richmond, and discussions of formal tributes and a potential memorial period followed in the weeks after his passing.[6][8][1]
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Coverage included in-depth pieces and video tributes from Australian outlets and football programs, highlighting Walls’s impact as a player, coach (notably Carlton’s 1987 premiership), and respected media voice.[4][1][6]
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