Bob Hage

Bob Hage (pronounced Hargy) will always be remembered as one of the best footballers Renmark ever produced.  A mark of the esteem in which he was held is demonstrated by the many phone calls received by the NAFC from Renmark residents following his recent passing, enquiring about his short career with our Club.

Bob played 10 games for the North Adelaide Football Club in 1956, traveling from Renmark to Adelaide each time.  Often accompanied by a couple of mates in his red sports car, apparently the trip home often took much longer than the trip down, especially if the Roosters had won!  He was selected for an 11th game in Round 17 that year but his car broke down and he didn’t make it.  Apparently, he and some mates had to wait in the Truro pub most of the day while the car was repaired.

He resumed playing in Renmark in 1957 and was best on ground in two grand finals – a losing one in1957 and a premiership under John Croft in 1959.  Richmond was keen to get him to Melbourne at one stage, but home was where the heart was.

Bob was 75 when he passed away in February.  The NAFC conveys its condolences to his family and many friends.