Vale Stephen Connelly

[Big Phil]

Sadly, former Central and Norwood) player Stephen 'Mono' Connelly passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack...

He was just 50 years old...

Condolences to his family and friends...

RIP Stephen Connelly

[sjt]

Very sad to hear. He was one of my favourite players. Too young. Condolences to Stephens family and friends.

[Dogwatcher]

Bloody hell, another one.
Loved watching him as a kid. Must have got his autograph more than a handful of times.
Went to school with his niece.
RIP

[JK]

Like you lads he was one of my favourite players and that was well before he came across to the Parade. Very sad news

[Footy Smart]

Sadly, former Central and Norwood) player Stephen 'Mono' Connelly passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack...

He was just 50 years old...

Condolences to his family and friends...

RIP Stephen Connelly

Shocking news, although I didnt know him he appeared a very fit man still. Was still helping out at TTG footy club until this season.

[Wedgie]

What years did he play and how many games did he play? Honestly the name doesn't ring a bell at all with me but I'm sure that's just my crap memory at work again.

[Dogwatcher]

Early to late 80s. Probably played about 150 games.

[GWW]

Left-footer from memory.

I think he may have made the SA state of origin side one year.

RIP

[GWW]

Just on a discussion on his career - any info on why he switched clubs?

He started at Norwood, and went to Centrals, is that right? Or was it the other way around?

[Dogwatcher]

Started at Centrals. May have left the Dogs around the time Knuckles came in - I'm uncertain, though.
Drafted by Brisbane in the first draft.

IIRC had bushy blonde hair.

[JK]

I reckon 1987 was his first season at Norwood from memory, and he started well before fading away. Had an excellent season in 1984 at the Dogs.

[Spargo]

Connelly was a Brisbane Bears pre draft selection in 1986 (along with Matt Campbell, Ben Harris, Neil Hein, Colin McDonald & Mark Mickan).
He was a left footer who wore no 16 at Centrals and then wore no 7 at Norwood where he moved to in '87.

[CedeNullis]

Shocked and gutted. Knew Stephen well. One of the nicest guys you could meet. RIP

[Dan The Man]

It so sad to hear this news. We use to work together at Adelaide Pest Control back in the mid-80''s. He was a very nice guy and my condolences to his family.

[Hondo]

Very sad news my condolences to his family and friends

I remember him well ... I think it was the blonde hair that has made him stand out in my mind.