# Matches, Hatches, Dispatches **URL:** \ **Category:** Spy Lounge\ **Created:** [December 29, 2015, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462 "2015-12-29T18:31:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 172
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3574 "2023-09-15T01:36:17Z")
> **[Vale Noel Gordon, former Brisbane Bears and Lions chairman](https://www.afl.com.au/news/1031625/vale-noel-gordon-former-brisbane-bears-and-lions-chairman)** > > A larger-than-life character, Noel Gordon was a key figure in establishing the Brisbane Bears and Lions in the Queensland market ---
**Author:** ![RabbitEars](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/3e96dc/32.png) [@RabbitEars](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/RabbitEars)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3575 "2023-09-15T12:27:38Z")
Paul Woseen, founder of Newcastle’s Screaming Jets, has died. ---
**Author:** ![RabbitEars](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/3e96dc/32.png) [@RabbitEars](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/RabbitEars)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3577 "2023-09-15T19:00:56Z")
Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness are separating. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3578 "2023-09-16T00:10:49Z")
> **[Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announce split](https://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/hugh-jackman-deborra-lee-furness-announce-split-after-27-years-of-marriage/ef247afc-515f-46e5-98b1-5889b4ba672a)** > > The couple have been wed for 27 years and have two children. ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3579 "2023-09-16T07:37:47Z")
AFL icon, Ron Barassi, has died, aged 87. > **[AFL icon and Hall of Fame legend Barassi dies](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/news-2023-ron-barassi-dead-family-confirms-legend-career/b616ce2b-b619-4b2c-a053-a4c9a3409b94?ocid=Social-AFLFS&fbclid=IwAR2QvUyrMEMefmmhKuLMPCfk4tCeHNbLOP0UEJiJIqcF7HzBfxFLmzu6rkE)** > > 'Surrounded by loving family' ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3580 "2023-09-16T07:39:42Z")
I was listening to ABC Radio’s call of NRL semi-final between NZ Warriors and Newcastle when commentator Andrew Moore said that Barassi had passed away, so I immediately went to Herald Sun website and saw a report by Jay Clark. Just last Saturday, after Carlton beat Sydney the night before, Herald Sun chief AFL writer Mark Robinson called for the AFL to do a tribute to Barassi during the semi-final between Melbourne and Carlton last night. Hours later, Barassi was gone. Barassi was a giant of Aussie Rules football and would be sadly missed. UPDATE: Seven News reported Barassi suffered a fall two weeks ago and was recovering in hospital when he suffered complications. ---
**Author:** ![Frankie](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/258eb7/32.png) [@Frankie](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Frankie)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3581 "2023-09-16T08:06:34Z")
> [@JohnsonTV](#): > > AFL writer Mark Robinson called for the AFL to do a tribute to Barassi during the semi-final between Melbourne and Carlton last night. It didn’t eventuate. Actually it did, there was a tribute for several minutes on the scoreboard, focussed on his time as a Melbourne player, Carlton captain-coach, North coach and Melbourne coach, strangely omitted his time at the Swans. Someone sitting near me actually thought he may have already passed. Was lucky enough to encounter him and say hello many times over the last decade or so as we sat near each other at Melbourne home games. ---
**Author:** ![BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bigvic/32/209954_2.png) [@BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BigVic)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3582 "2023-09-16T08:28:05Z")
A huge loss. Ron was a legend and a giant of the game. Apart from guiding Melbourne, Carlton and North to flags, he saved the Sydney Swans from extinction in the 90s ---
**Author:** ![Frankie](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/258eb7/32.png) [@Frankie](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Frankie)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3583 "2023-09-16T09:55:57Z")
> [@BigVic](#): > > Apart from guiding Melbourne, Carlton and North to flags He never coached Melbourne to a flag, but did captain twice. He returned as Melbourne coach in 1981 and laid the foundations of their success under John Northey in the late 80s and began what became known as the Irish experiment. ---
**Author:** ![TelevisionAU](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/televisionau/32/125_2.png) [@TelevisionAU](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TelevisionAU)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3584 "2023-09-16T14:08:48Z")
The Seven Network has issued a statement in tribute to Ron Barassi > Vale Ron Barassi > > The Seven Network tonight paid tribute to Ron Barassi, 87, one of the 12 original Legends of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, following his passing. > > Managing Director Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, Lewis Martin, said: “The entire football community has lost a true legend of the game, and a great Australian whose contribution to the sport of Australian football in this country can never be adequately measured > > “Ron’s career was peerless in so many ways. He was a revolutionary of the game both on the field and off, and we can also be thankful for his extraordinary contributions to football broadcasting on Channel 7 during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Ron valued and understood the role of broadcasting in the growth of AFL and was one of the game’s greatest champions. > > “We extend our deepest sympathies to the Barassi family and loved ones at this difficult time.” ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3585 "2023-09-16T23:15:29Z")
The Victorian Government has offered a state funeral to the family of Ron Barassi. There was a moment of silence before last night’s AFL semi-final at Adelaide Oval, with players from both Port Adelaide and GWS wearing black armbands. ---
**Author:** ![Travis](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/travis/32/144752_2.png) [@Travis](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Travis)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3586 "2023-09-17T00:22:16Z")
> **[Reg Grundy's Wife, Joy Chambers-Grundy, Dies Early Morning](https://www.miragenews.com/reg-grundys-wife-joy-chambers-grundy-dies-early-1085824/)** > > With great sadness, the family of Joy Chambers-Grundy, beloved wife of the late Reg Grundy, announce that Joy has passed away in her sleep early this ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3587 "2023-09-17T00:45:22Z")
Joy Chambers had a recurring role on Neighbours as Rosemary Daniels, the daughter of Helen Daniels and aunt of Paul Robinson. ETA: TV Tonight link > **[Vale: Joy Chambers-Grundy | TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/09/vale-joy-chambers-grundy.html)** > > Actress and businesswoman Joy Chambers-Grundy, who married media mogul Reg Grundy, has died. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2023, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3588 "2023-09-17T01:50:42Z")
> **[The Bachelor’s Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards pregnant with baby number two](https://www.who.com.au/anna-heinrich-tim-robards-pregnant)** > > Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards, one of Australia's beloved celebrity couples, have officially announced they're expecting their second child. The news was shared via a heartwarming post on both of their social media profiles, leaving fans and... ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3589 "2023-09-17T02:10:35Z")
St Kilda legend Kevin “Cowboy” Neale died last night, a few hours after Ron Barassi. > **[St Kilda great Kevin Neale passes away, aged 78](https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/09/17/st-kilda-great-kevin-neale-passes-away-aged-78/)** > > Australian football has lost an icon. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2023, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3590 "2023-09-17T09:17:57Z")
> **[Billy Miller, Three-time Daytime Emmy Winner, and GH, Y&R and AMC Alum,...](https://michaelfairmantv.com/billy-miller-daytime-emmy-winner-gh-yr-amc-alum-dead-at-43/2023/09/16/)** > > In heartbreaking news to report, Michael Fairman TV has learned that three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Billy Miller (ex-GH, Y&R and AMC) has passed away at the age of 43. A source with knowledge of the situation said the actor died on Friday,... ---
**Author:** ![Ricketycricket](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/ricketycricket/32/11034_2.png) [@Ricketycricket](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Ricketycricket)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3591 "2023-09-18T12:40:37Z")
> **[Trisha Stratford, former MAFS relationship expert, dies aged 72](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/trisha-stratford-former-mafs-relationship-expert-dies-20230918-p5e5iu.html)** > > Known for asking participants if they had been “intimate” yet, the former MAFS neuropsychologist later quit the show. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2023, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3592 "2023-09-19T10:09:03Z")
> **[Ariana Grande officially files for divorce](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/ariana-grande-officially-files-for-divorce-from-dalton-gomez/OLKQ37TB7NH6BLNGK736JYJ7GA/)** > > Ariana Grande will have a payout for Gomez as they had a prenuptial agreement in place. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3593 "2023-09-19T23:15:57Z")
> **[Danny Masterson’s Wife Bijou Phillips Files for Divorce After 30-Year Rape...](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/danny-masterson-wife-bijou-phillips-files-for-divorce-1235594372/)** > > "This period has been unimaginably hard on the marriage and the family," Phillips' attorney, Peter Lauzon, tells THR in a statement. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3594 "2023-09-21T09:54:13Z")
Delta Goodrem has announced her engagement to fellow musician Matthew Copley. > **[Delta Goodrem is engaged and we're not crying you're crying.](https://www.mamamia.com.au/delta-goodrem-engaged/)** > > Congratulations! [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462.md?page=171) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462.md?page=173)