Geof Motley: Port Adelaide footy legend dies aged 88
Port Adelaide legend Geof Motley has died aged 88 after a short illness.
Motley, who was a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, featured in all six of the Magpies’ SANFL banners in a row between 1954 and 1959, the last of which he was the side’s captain and coach.
He led the side to three more premierships in the 1960s.
He coached North Adelaide from 1967 to 1969.
Port Adelaide legend Geof Motley has died aged 88 after a short illness
Motley, who was a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, featured in all six of the Magpies’ SANFL banners in a row between 1954 and 1959, the last of which he was the side’s captain and coach.
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch paid tribute to Motley after his death on Tuesday.
“Born and raised in the Port Adelaide district, all Geof knew was Port Adelaide Football Club,” Koch said.
‘It was his world, his life.
“All he wanted was to represent Port Adelaide and he did that with great distinction.
“There have been so many champions of our club over the last 150 years, and a handful of legends.
“Geof Motley stands alongside Port Adelaide greats Russell Ebert, Bob Quinn and John Cahill as a legend of our club.
“Tonight we all have heavy hearts as we have lost one of the greats of our club and of South Australian football.”
Motley is survived by his three children. His wife Gaynor died in 1999.
Motley is survived by his three children. His wife Gaynor died in 1999