AFL legend Ron Barassi’s state memorial date locked in

Jacinta Allan has announced a state memorial for AFL legend Ron Barassi will be held at the MCG on November 10.

AFL legend Ron Barassi will be remembered at a state memorial at the MCG next month.

Details of the November 10 event were revealed by Premier Jacinta Allan on Thursday.

“Ron Barassi was a sporting icon – player, coach and mentor – who reshaped the game and leaves behind an enormous legacy. He will be remembered for his leadership, honesty, integrity, humility, generosity, and courage,” she said.

“We know Victorians are eager to celebrate this great man for his contribution to AFL and beyond, and there is no better venue to farewell a legend of the game than the MCG.”

Family, friends, and supporters have been invited to attend the memorial.

AFL legend Ron Barassi will be remembered at a state memorial at the MCG on November 10. Picture: Getty Images

The football great was the first player to be inaugurated as a Legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

He was one of only four AFL players to be elevated to the same status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

He was a six-time Premiership player for Melbourne and four-time Premiership coach with two different clubs.

Ms Allan said the memorial would celebrate Ron’s extraordinary life and the contribution he made not only to Australian football, but to the community.

Barassi died last month due to complications from a fall.

Details about the service, and how to register, will be published at vic.gov.au/ron-barassi