Carlton coaching legend David Parkin says Ron Barassi, another of the club’s coaching legends, should be remembered for being a “real pioneer and innovator” in the way Australia rules football is now played – but most of all as simply a “terrific fella”.
Ron Barassi greets fans at the AFL 2022 season opener Melbourne vs the Western Bulldogs at the MCG. Eddie Jim
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