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The sudden death occurred in Hobart last week of football icon Tony Chaffey, who was 77 years of age.
Tony was inextricably linked with the South Hobart club, starting in the 1960s, and also with Central Region Junior Football Association, and the refereeing fraternity.
A chemist by profession, Tony earlier worked at Australian Newsprint Mills at Boyer, and also for the Tasmanian Government Food Laboratories at Kingston and St John’s Avenue in New Town.
He took early retirement and was an active lawn bowler for the past two decades.
Tony played as a youth for the Goodwood team that was founded by his father, but the club lasted only a couple of seasons.
He then played for South Hobart in the late 1960s and early 1970s before turning his attention to coaching juniors.
He coached juniors at the South Hobart Primary School, many of whom later joined South Hobart, ensuring that the club became a powerhouse of youth football.
On Thursday nights, Tony would conduct a meat raffle at the Cascade Hotel in South Hobart and the proceeds provided invaluable funds for the purchase of equipment for South Hobart Primary School and South Hobart junior teams.
Tony personified the word ‘altruism’ in all he did for football.
He was secretary of Central Region Junior Football Association for more than a decade and was a mentor for prominent personalities involved with the South Hobart club such as Les Richardson and ‘Spinner’ Adkins.
Tony was a Life Member of South Hobart FC.
He will be missed by so many.
3 comments:
I had a lot to do with Tony over a long period as an Eastern Region Coach. A passionate but fair man. A great human. ,Rest in peace Tony.
Sad news. I had known Tony since 1971 when I joined South Hobart. For many years he was both a friend & a wonderful support in my time with Central Region & junior soccer.
My deepest sympathy to all Tony's family & friends. Rest in Peace.
RIP - Tony. A big influence in my passion for the game and although trying to get me to SH for many years in my junior and youth years. He has still always been interested and supported me regardless, not only in Football but life in general. A father figure when needed also. 🙏🍺
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