10/04/2025
Sadly, our Club is mourning the loss of one of our great supporters, and a member of one of the Clubās great families.
Fred Macquire has passed away, aged 88.
Fredās sons, Russell and Nick, both played for, and captained, the Club. Both were members of our premiership team in 1990. Fredās grandson, Russellās son Elliott, also represented the Club with great distinction.
Fredās work as a bookmaker meant that his attendance at games was limited, however he was a committed supporter and generous sponsor.
After his retirement, Fred regularly attended games, wholeheartedly committed to the gold, black and blue cause.
Twice, Fred was awarded our trophy for the Clubās Most Valued Supporter ā and honour which was richly deserved. No matter the Clubās fortunes on field, Fredās enthusiasm for the Panthers never wavered.
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to Judy, Russell, Nick and Joanne and to all members of the extended Macquire family.
Fred was a quiet, unassuming man, however his passion for the Club and desire to see the Panthers succeed was never in doubt.
He will be greatly missed.