The Football Hall of Fame WA has lost one if it’s finest footballers. On 20th May 2026 Ron Adair sadly passed away at Fiona Stanley Hospital peacefully with his loving family present. Born in Londonderry (Northern Ireland) in 1931, Ron disembarked in Fremantle in 1949. He soon joined Victoria Park and in the following eleven […]
Category: In Memorium
Final Whistle for Marilyn Learmont
It is never an easy task to write any obituary, even more so when it is for someone you know and have respected for many years. It is therefore with deep sadness that the Football Hall of Fame WA and myself announce the passing of one of Western Australia’s finest and ground-breaking officials, Marilyn Learmont. […]
Vale Barbara Gibson
It is with much sadness that we hear of the passing of Barbara Gibson – Football West Life Member, Football Hall of Fame WA Inductee, recipient of an Australian Sports Medal for her services to sport, ‘Barbi’ and ‘Mum’ to many young soccer players – who left us on March 17, 2026, at the age […]
Vale Mike Tetlow
The Football Hall of Fame WA is saddened to learn of the passing of respected coach Mike Tetlow following a lengthy illness. Mike was surrounded by family when he passed away on Saturday 25th October, 2025. Born in Manchester, Mike began his coaching career with Rockingham City where he guided the Reserves to the Premier […]
Football Hall of Fame WA, Football West Sign MoU
Football West is pleased to announce a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Football Hall of Fame Western Australia. The three-year agreement marks a renewed and strengthened commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich history of football in WA. The partnership will see a Football West representative appointed to the Hall of Fame’s Executive Committee […]
Vale Angela Murphy
The Football Hall of Fame WA is saddened to learn of the passing of highly-respected administrator Angela Murphy following a lengthy illness. Angela was surrounded by family when she passed away on Wednesday 23rd July. A keen gymnast and basketballer as a youngster, Angela made her entry into the world game in early 1996 by […]
Vale Mike Ireson
The Football Hall of Fame WA is saddened to learn of the passing of former State team captain Mike Ireson. A two-time State League player of the year, Mike passed away following a short illness on Sunday 6th April, aged 85. Mike kicked off his footballing journey in Bournemouth as a part-time professional in the […]
Vale Doug Stewart
The Football Hall of Fame WA is saddened to learn of the passing of highly respected player and coach Doug Stewart. A former Socceroo who could star on either wing or at inside right, Doug passed away at a care facility in Queensland on Tuesday 12th March, aged 92. Born in Burma (Myanmar), Doug was […]
Vale Loui Andrioff
The Football Hall of Fame WA is saddened to hear of the passing of former State team representative Loui Andrioff. A former Olympic and Azzurri forward, Loui passed away on 29 March 2023, aged 74. Born in Bapchor, Macedonia, Loui arrived in Western Australia in early 1956 and initially settled in the Swan Valley with […]
Vale George McMillan
The Football Hall of Fame WA is saddened to learn of the passing of former Azzurri striker George McMillan. A State team representative, McMillan passed away earlier this week in Melbourne, aged 70. Born in Scotland in 1952, George arrived in Perth in 1974 and quickly made his mark with Azzurri by collecting the First […]