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Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tributes flow for South Australian footy legend Barrie Robran who died aged 77 - 'huge talent on the field, but a greater human off it'
The niece of Barrie Robran has thanked listeners for their well-wishes as tributes continue to flow for the footy legend, who died this week aged 77. Robran is widely regarded as the best player to emerge from South Australia and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. He played 201 games for North Adelaide from 1967 to 1980, winning the state's highest honour for a footballer, the Magarey Medal, on three occasions. Robran also coached North from 1978 to 1980, won two SANFL premierships, and won admission to the South Australian Football Hall of Fame. Speaking on FIVEAA's winter breakfast program on Friday, Jade Robran told co-host Tom Rehn it has been a tough couple of days for the family. 'It's just hard. Reading the tributes, hearing the stories shared has been so heart-warming, and we are so grateful,' she began. 'Through the tears we are smiling, knowing that he is an incredible man, obviously an incredible footballer.' 'He was a huge talent on field, but a greater human off it.' Elsewhere, former North Adelaide halfback Bohdan Jaworskyj labelled Robran 'smooth and silky' and was always blown away by his pure athleticism. SA Football Commission chairman Rob Kerin said Robran 'changed the way the game was played' and veteran football commentator Bruce McAvaney felt the footy star was 'almost god like' at times on the field. On Wednesday, Robran was on air before abruptly leaving the studio just before 7am. Co-host Rehn then addressed her shock departure, informing listeners there had been a 'death in her family,' he said. 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news. 'There's been a death in her family so we wish Jade all the very best.' North Adelaide paid a heartfelt to their icon after the sad news broke. 'Barrie was, without doubt, in our view the greatest ever to play the game of Australian Rules Football, and certainly the most revered son of our beloved Roosters,' the club's statement read. 'His unparalleled skill, quiet humility and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on our club and the broader community.' South Australian Premier Peter Malinausakas also expressed the state's admiration. 'Saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Barrie Robran MBE,' Malinauskas wrote on X. 'A Whyalla boy who was one of South Australia's greatest footballers, a state treasure. 'On behalf of all Government of South Australia, I extend our deepest condolences to his wife Taimi, sons Matthew and Jonathan, grandchildren, and his wider family.' Robran won North's best and fairest award seven times and he had a statue depicting him taking a mark installed at Adelaide Oval in 2014. His footy career began with the North Whyalla club before being recruited by North Adelaide. 'Barrie was more than just a footballer, he was the embodiment of everything North Adelaide stands for – excellence, humility, and unwavering loyalty,' club president Kris Mooney said. 'His legacy will forever inspire us, and his quiet grace touched everyone he met.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Radio star breaks silence after abruptly leaving studio following tragic news
A popular radio host has broken her silence after she was forced to leave work after receiving 'tragic news'. Jade Robran, who hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show in Adelaide, had to abruptly leave the studio before 7am on Wednesday morning. Her co-host with, Tom Rehn, addressed her shock departure at the time, informing listeners there had been a 'death in her family'. 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news,' he told listeners. 'There's been a death in her family so we wish Jade all the very best.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, . On Thursday, Jade shared an old black-and-white photograph of her uncle, AFL legend Barrie Robran, following his death at age 77. She captioned the image simply, writing, 'Vale' along with '1947 - 2025', and added a heart emoji in her caption. Barrie is widely regarded as the best player to emerge from South Australia and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. He played 201 games for North Adelaide from 1967 to 1980, winning the state's highest honour for a footballer, the Magarey Medal, on three occasions. The Australian Football League shared the same image on Wednesday night, alongside a tribute from AFL CEO Andrew Dillon. Robran also coached North from 1978 to 1980, won two SANFL premierships, and won admission to the South Australian Football Hall of Fame. 'While fans in other states may argue over who were their best-ever players, the same debate has always been absent in Adelaide as any South Australian who saw Robran play simply defers to him as the greatest,' Dillon wrote. 'We send our best wishes to all the Robran family in this difficult time.' The post cited Robran's many accomplishments on the sporting field. Among them, he played 201 games for North Adelaide, 17 games for South Australia and won two premierships. He also won seven consecutive best and fairest awards. Jade's colleagues were quick to send their condolences following news of her uncle's death.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Footy world mourns AFL Hall of Fame star Barrie Robran after news of his death caused a dramatic moment on live radio
Barrie Robran is being mourned by footy fans and experts after news of his death aged 77 led to his radio-star niece dramatically rushing out from the studio while doing her live show on Wednesday morning. Robran is widely regarded as the best player to emerge from South Australia and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. He played 201 games for North Adelaide from 1967 to 1980, winning the state's highest honour for a footballer, the Magarey Medal, on three occasions. Robran also coached North from 1978 to 1980, won two SANFL premierships, and won admission to the South Australian Football Hall of Fame. His niece Jade Robran, who hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show in Adelaide with Tom Rehn, was presenting her program before abruptly leaving the studio just before 7am. Tom then addressed her shock departure, informing listeners there had been a 'death in her family,' he said. When the news of his death broke on Wednesday, Robran's niece Jade (pictured with footy greats Ryan Fitzpatrick and Michael O'Loughlin) had to abruptly leave the studio in the middle of the radio show she hosts in Adelaide 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news. 'There's been a death in her family so we wish Jade all the very best.' North Adelaide paid a heartfelt to their icon after the sad news broke. 'Barrie was, without doubt, in our view the greatest ever to play the game of Australian Rules Football, and certainly the most revered son of our beloved Roosters,' the club's statement read. 'His unparalleled skill, quiet humility, and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on our club and the broader community.' South Australian Premier Peter Malinausakas also expressed the state's admiration. 'Saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Barrie Robran MBE,' Malinauskas wrote on X. 'A Whyalla boy who was one of South Australia's greatest footballers, a state treasure. 'On behalf of all Government of South Australia, I extend our deepest condolences to his wife Taimi, sons Matthew and Jonathan, grandchildren, and his wider family.'
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Australian radio star forced to leave mid-show after receiving tragic news
Australian radio host Jade Robran was forced to leave her breakfast show mid-air after receiving tragic family news. The Adelaide-based presenter, who co-hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show with Tom Rehn, started the episode Wednesday morning before abruptly disappearing around 7am. Taking to the airwaves shortly after the news update, Rehn revealed Robran had to leave. 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news, there's been a death in her family,' Rehn said. 'Hope you're OK, Jade, if you're driving home listening right now. 'Jade, we love you, we hope you're OK with the rest of the family. 'Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. That's very, very sad news.' Rehn continued to host the show solo. Robran, who also occasionally presents segments on Channel 7's Sunrise, has been a roving reporter for FIVEAA since February last year. The journalist has worked on TV for more than a decade, having presented the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Australian Open over the years. She is married to 2001 Big Brother winner turned AFL sports agent Ben Williams, with whom she shares two sons. The pair, who wed in 2008, suffered a terrifying scare this time last year when Williams was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Taking to Instagram in June on the one-year anniversary of the incident, Robran said Williams 'shouldn't have survived' the crash in South Australia's Flinders Range. 'It's been 365 days since me and the boys got a call to say Ben had been in a motorcycle accident (that he shouldn't have survived but did),' Robran wrote. 'The following six months was a bit … 'But, we all got through it (you're a strong, determined bugger big guy) and in a crazy way, we are all better for it and stronger as a unit.'
