Footy world mourns the passing of legendary forward Noel Kelly

Forever grateful to @WestsTigers for inviting me to host their season awards night's where I had opportunity to share stage with Wests and Balmain legends. Noel Kelly never changed. A controversy corner legend. Always so entertaining. Had respect of one and all. . pic.twitter.com/oQhsJMcxNN

— Andrew Voss (@AndrewVossy) June 14, 2020

I have some memories of Noel Kelly on Controversy Controversy and have seen footage of him playing but the memory I’ll never forget is drinking beers with him after the Team of the Century function in 2008. He was wearing his green jacket in the pub and letting people try it on.

— Brad Walter (@BradWalterSport) June 14, 2020

Sat next to Noel Kelly at ‘05 Men Of League dinner.
Me: do you reckon this season has been the best ever, Mr Kelly?
Noel Kelly: there were plenty of good games back when we played, mate. No one knows about them though coz none of them were televised … Legend. 🏉

— James Smith (@JamesSmith1001) June 14, 2020

Oh no. How very sad. What a great man. A great man. Hard man, in a hard era too. Always loved being in his company. Deepest condolences to his family and many friends. Noel Kelly. Wow! Rugby League Royalty right there. ❤️🙏 https://t.co/vUuh1db1kX

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) June 14, 2020

Sometimes our players become old and when they go it’s sad. I truly feel pain that the legendary Noel Kelly has passed. What a lovely man. You will be missed by anyone you ever met. pic.twitter.com/pNMiIMMeDI

— Curtis Woodward (@woodward_curtis) June 14, 2020

I was told Noel Kelly was coming up to our commentary box at half-time for a chat last year. I was so excited I said “forget the game, let’s talk to Ned”…https://t.co/2hVCiOKN0G

— Curtis Woodward (@woodward_curtis) June 14, 2020

I am so upset about this news #valenoelkelly https://t.co/LzfCqnAzQU

— Alby T (@steele_sports) June 14, 2020