A family statement said: "After a full and extraordinary life, Ronald Dale Barassi, aged 87, left us today due to complications from a fall.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/11242881/ron-barassi-dead-afl-legend-87-fall/

Barassi played for the Demons during the club's golden era.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12525443/AFL-legend-Ron-Barassi-dead-aged-87.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

He wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, Ron Barassi Sr, and play at Melbourne, where he pioneered the position of ruck rover.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/16/ron-barassi-dies-dead-aged-87-afl-player-coach

“I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to express my view at the moment, other than to say I believe Ron Barassi needs to be honoured in some way,” McLachlan said.

Source: https://canberraweekly.com.au/state-funeral-for-ron-barassi-as-afl-weighs-up-renaming-cup/

Joseph was renowned for having been among those who lured Ron Barassi to North Melbourne in the early ’70s, transforming the long-downtrodden club with premierships in 1975 and 1977.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/north-melbourne-great-ron-joseph-dies-at-77-20230322-p5cu7m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Kekovich, who has become a cult figure for fronting the annual advertising campaigns to eat more lamb, was asked about the suggestion that the AFL premiership cup be named after Barassi.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12528043/Sam-Kekovich-Voice-AFL.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

McGuire said if the cup or stand couldn’t be renamed, then maybe Melbourne CBD’s Swanston Street could become Barassi Way.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/barassi-cup-or-barassi-way-how-to-honour-an-all-time-footy-legend-20230917-p5e5bb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

Ron Barassi gave it a bigger shake than most.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/why-ron-barassi-was-a-lifetime-ahead-of-the-game-20230917-p5e5bd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

"The AFL will continue to work with the Barassi family on a fitting tribute to Ron," the league said in a statement on Saturday.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/afl-yet-to-make-a-call-on-barassi-cup-for-premiers-c-12062756

The breakthrough came the following year, with Barassi masterminding a 55-point triumph over Hawthorn in the decider.

Source: https://canberraweekly.com.au/afl-mourns-the-passing-of-the-legendary-ron-barassi/

The premiership teams Barassi coached were never minor premiers but timed their run to perfection.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-coach-ron-barassi-s-former-players-speak-about-the-man-behind-the-legend-20230917-p5e5cc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

“When our game was largely based in the south and west of Australia and revolved around the state leagues, Ron Barassi was constantly ahead of his time pushing for national development and a national league,” Goyder said.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/ron-barassi-dies-20230916-p5e56w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed