VALE- (TONTO) ROBERT ROSS (29)
Woori Yallock FNC are sadden by the passing of Tonto on the 18th of July 2023.
Tonto came to Woori Yallock from Wandin Football Club in 1963. Tonto won Wandin's Best & Fairest in 1962. Tonto was a solid defender. On one occasion in the reserve he received an injury while playing and at ¾ time he said to his coach Fred Rowe, I do not think I can go back on Fred as I have hurt my foot Fred said you have too as we are already 2 men down so Tonto went back on and played the last quarter. After the game he went to the hospital, and he had broken his ankle.
Tonto’s career ended in 1969 after a serve leg injury. This did not stop Tonto from being a part of our club he continued to be one of our most valued volunteers. Tonto was timekeeper and team manager of the reserves for many years right up until 2003.
You would always see Tonto parked over near the scoreboard watching Woori play right up until a few months ago.
Your support and presence will be greatly missed.
Celebration of Tonto's life will be held at Woori Yallock Clubrooms Friday 28th of July 2023 at 3.30pm
Last Modified on 08/08/2023 21:37