His interview on Don The Stat was perhaps the best football podcast episode I’ve ever listened to, great footy man. RIP
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Terrible news. This must have come back suddenly, as he wouldn’t have been appointed to VFL coach if there was any risk to his health surely.
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Horrendous news, genuinely shocked as I thought the word was things were looking up for him??
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Best wishes to his family.
Absolutely horrible news. His poor family.
That’s so sad. I thought he was doing better. Condolences to his family.
Oh man that’s such sad news and so unexpected given how promising his recovery had appeared to be going.
Condolences to the family and everyone at the club, I had only ever heard great things about him as a person and coach.
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Shocking News.
Condolences to his family.
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Family day scheduled for today - postponed.
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Thought that would be the case, and fair enough too. Wouldn’t be a good backdrop to have such an event held in.
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Awful news
Very very sad. 
He was my age (59), so it hits close to home.
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Hits home this one!
Condolences to the Tapping family
Terrible news.
RIP
That’s awful, I thought he was doing better!
highly respected both internally and throughout the AFL
Too young
vale Dale
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So did I, very much a shock
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Horrible news, Condolences to his wife and children as well as all those who knew him. He came across as a ripper bloke who carved out a great career in coaching across three clubs. Rest in Peace Dale
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RIP Dale…He shaped the lives of many young footballers and has made a lasting impact.
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Gone far too young.
Thinking of all who loved him x