The Castlemaine Magpies made the decision to return to the football field and netball court in honour of Dallas Keogh-Frankling last weekend with two big days of sporting action and tributes on Saturday and Sunday.
Players from the Castlemaine, Golden Square, Strathfieldsaye and Bendigo Thunder Women’s sides wore black arm bands, red ribbons – in recognition of Dal’s favourite colour and beloved Bombers – and many proudly inked his #8 on their arms in honour of the 17-year-old.
It was an emotional day for the young footballer’s family, friends and teammates but his Under 18 side recorded a heartfelt win in the Indigenous Round match and the A Grade, A Reserve and B Reserve netballers, Women’s footballers and Under 14 footballers also triumphed.
The family and club face another tough hurdle today as they bid Dallas farewell in a service at St Mary’s Catholic Church before he is laid to rest at the Harcourt Cemetery. Vale Dallas.
