Australian footballer Chris Mainwaring, 41
Posted: Monday, October 1st, 2007 1:30 amPopular former West Coast premiership player Chris Mainwaring will be remembered for his central role in establishing the Eagles as a formidable force in the AFL both on and off the field.
The charismatic wingman, who died overnight, aged 41, was one of the club’s most recognisable figures as they became the competition powerhouse of the early 1990s, after entering the AFL in 1987. …
Blond, good looking and a keen surfer, he enjoyed a reputation as a larrikin and a party boy during his playing days.
Following his retirement, his ongoing popularity and understanding of the game helped him establish a media career.
He worked for the Seven Network in Perth as a newsreader and sports reporter, as well as working on Perth radio. … Read full obituary
