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25.01.2022 Another post that I really wish I didn’t have to write. Today we have lost another of Valley United’s finest. John Thorpe passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family. John was a Life Member of Valley United , amongst a host of other roles he played in the history of the Valley United club. Along with Trish & Sean , Thorpey and the Harbord Beach Hotel was Valley’s Major Sponsor for well over 4 decades . Without them , we don’t survive, simple.... John was the much loved Publican of our clubhouse & headquarters - The Harbord Hilton. John also wore the hat of Patron of our great club. But most of all he was our mate ! He bled Brown & White , and loved nothing more than to cheer on his footy side with loud cries of C’mon Valley echoing around the ground. Tonight he will be having a beer upstairs along with Zom, Macca,Sco,Sparrow,Storky,Deafy,Artie,Jenno,Jonny Adams,Chiso, Col Hughes,Camo , Kane Mason just to name a few , the list goes on & on& on. Many great men have passed through the Valley club and the doors of the Harbord Hilton, but in John Thorpe , you wont find a better man. On behalf of all of us that have been associated with Valley United over many years , we send our love and best wishes to Trish , Sean and all of the extended King & Thorpe families On behalf of all the Valley Rally Valley PK

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21.01.2022 All the best wishes to one of Valleys finest

19.01.2022 A great post from Dobby Nye !

18.01.2022 See below for details of John Thorpe’s Funeral this Thursday 10th December at 11am. Due to Covid restrictions , the Funeral Service at the Church is capped at 350 people. After the funeral , we will be heading across to the Ivanhoe Hotel to reminisce on the great times we have shared with Thorpie and at the Harbord Hilton over the years . Sean & Trish , along with the rest of the family , would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and comments that they have posted . They really appreciate all the love .

14.01.2022 It is with great sadness that I advise of the passing of another one of Valley United’s good guys . Last night we lost Valley Life Member The Zom. Graeme James Knox ( aka - The Zom) 1946-2020 passed away after a brief battle with Cancer . Larger than life , Zom bled Brown & White. Zom taught all the younger guys coming through the ranks what it meant to play for Valley .... Having played for the mighty Spartans in the clubs early years , Zom then continued to give his time to the club right up until his death and covered every position possible during this time . He held up the Beer truck for many a year & ran a very tight ship , it was easier to win powerball than get a free beer out of him ! He was the long-standing Ringmaster of the Anzac Day 2UP at the Hilton for many years & I had the pleasure of playing wingman to him on many occasions. Zombie holds the record for completing the most sales of Schooner Club and Meat raffles tickets inside the Hilton . Many hours were spent trudging the floor selling tickets , but as we all know his true love was the Microphone ! It was very easy to get him on it , and extremely difficult to get him off it. Many times Sean had to pull the plug from behind the bar just so we could wind things up before last drinks were called. Then we put it down to Battery failure yet again. There will be plenty of stories to be told when we can all get together again and celebrate the great life that was Graeme James Knox. The family will be holding a private funeral to lay the Zom to rest due to the fact that large gatherings can not occur during this time . The Knox family wish to advise everyone that there will be a memorial & celebration of Zom’s life which will be held at a later date , when everyone can attend and raise a glass to the great man. As soon as a date is confirmed we will let everyone know. Until such time Rest In Peace Zom. Our love , condolences & best wishes go out to all of the Knox clan during this time from all of the Valley United family . Rally Valley PK

14.01.2022 From the Valley Vault , here is Zom and his mates from the 1973 premiership winning team. *Played 14, Won 8, Drawn 2, Lost 4 *Semi Final Won 11-10 *Grand Final won 23-13 Plenty of familiar faces in this team. They could all play a bit too!

09.01.2022 Great interview with David Mule Hosking

07.01.2022 From the Valley Vault . Grand Final day 1998 and the Spartans make history by winning The Double

04.01.2022 For all your Automotive needs , Beachwheels are your No.1 team , are still open for business and keeping you safe on our roads . Drop in and see Gav or give him a call on 0416 149 179. No need for personal contact as he can even arrange pick up and deliver of your vehicle !

04.01.2022 From the Valley Vault , we fast forward 8 years on from The Double in 98 to Grand Final day , 3rd September 2006 and the mighty Valley Spartans pulled off The Treble

02.01.2022 Today we lost another one of the real good guys when former Valley 5/8 & M4L Artie Harrington passed away . One of the greats both on and off the field . You will be sadly missed Art , by of all the Valley crew and your M4L . Sending much love and condolences from Harbord to all of the Harrington family. Here is a couple of pictures from a happier time during the 2015 M4L , with Artie surrounded by just a sprinkling of his many many friends.... PK