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Cricket et al's avatar

Pete has spoken for both of us here. Sam was a great companion in 2019, an astute judge of cricket, a true team player. He'll be an especially great loss to his mentor, the indefatigable Paul Amy. But we're all diminished today.

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Brett Moorgas's avatar

A beautiful and heartfelt tribute. My condolences. Vale.

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Grant weir's avatar

Beautiful tribute Peter

So effin sad

I thanked him on Twitter 2 weeks ago for his super helpful Olympics schedule. And now he is gone

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Sun Ra's avatar

Very sad to hear about this - seemed a most decent fellow. A bit like "Simon the Likeable" from Get Smart. As a fellow Melbs High School traveller, can I say Sam, you did live up to the “Honour the work” motto. Godspeed.

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Nick Johnston's avatar

Beautiful tribute Pete.

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'Citrus Bob" Utber's avatar

Like most of us I could not believe it was true. Young Sam with that beautiful smile and cheeky grin that accompanied him everywhere. The Footscray Bulldog if ever there was one - gone. Whenever I was in town to cover footy or cricket there was Sam with that smile beavering away like no other. He will be sorely missed but there are wonderful memories of a young man going places. VALE Sam

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Matt Cleary's avatar

Nice one, Pete. Wretched and tragic indeed. Never met the man. My loss, from the sounds.

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Ray Gatt's avatar

Fantastic tribute Pete. As usual you encapsulate things so beautifully. I never met him but now I feel I know him really well. RIP Sam

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Rohil Menon's avatar

Lovely write. Poignant story.

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