Monday, May 23, 2016
My condolences to all the family. Memories always be there for Alfie in particular against St Mary's some 40ish years ago, 1 minute to go, 5 metre scrum, Reds ball under Mary's posts. Alfie at 8 fed the ball perfectly to Tommy Ollie at scrum half, who chose in his wisdom not to pass to me at 10 to distribute but concluded a successful drop goal from base of scrum 5 metres out. It's not the hilarious drop goal that brings back the memory but Alfie's face and chosen language directed at Tommy, not in congratulations but in frustration. We all knew we needed a Try (then 4 points) to win. Tommy could not seemingly add up, Reds lost by 1 point. You'll always be remembered Alfie not just because of Tommy but your contribution to life, others around you and a friend to many.
