Thousands of mourners have gathered to farewell one of Australia's sporting greats in Melbourne. Australian Rules Football player and coach Ron Barassi is being remembered as a "larger than life" figure, who revolutionised footy, and inspired generations of fans.
Ron Barassi, the first player to be inaugurated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, has died aged 87. He's being remembered as a player and coach who revolutionised the sport of Australian Rules Football.
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