Oh no - WEG has passed away. An icon of footy...RIP

[Bushman]

From the Scum:

'LEGENDARY cartoonist William Ellis Green died this morning, aged 85.

Known to most by his initials - WEG - his iconic footy premiership posters were a Grand Final tradition for more than 50 years.

The posters began in 1954 when Footscray won their first and only premiership.'

WEG has defined footy premierships for the last 50-odd years. Really sad to see him go. My favourite WEG - well there are 4 to choose from. Here is one of them:



RIP WEG - you are a Melbourne icon and footy is a poorer place without you.

 

[tasmanian]

Sad to hear really loved his drawings.

I hope they get someone to keep the tradition

agree with your favourite 4.The 99 was a nice one we should have one in 98 as well.Ill take one in 09 though/

cheers

 

[Mr Capital]

I'm glad his last one was for Hawthorn

 

[MrBurns]

RIP WEG - you are a Melbourne icon and footy is a poorer place without you.

I'll second that.

 

[nomore4s]

I'm glad his last one was for Hawthorn

That's what i just said to my other half

Very sad, R.I.P

 

[Knobby22]

A Melbourne cartoonist legend.