Former Wallan Champion Les Benjamin passed away over the weekend after a long illness. Les will be remembered as a hard and courageous player whose ball winning abilities were acknowledged across the league. Together with his brother Ian they formed a dynamic on ball duo.
Les’s accomplishments include:
- Bowen medallist
- Six time Best and Fairest winner at Wallan
- Member of Wallan team of the century
- RDFL Interleague player
- Premiership player at Wallan
- Coached both Wallan and Romsey football club senior teams
- Coached numerous junior sides at the Wallan Junior Football Club including under 16 premiership team
- Founding member of the junior club
- Umpired over 200 games after retiring as a player
- Life member of both the Wallan Football & Netball Club and the Wallan Junior Football Club
- Had the honour board for the Wallan juniors named after him.
After he retired from umpiring Les would attend all home games and loved nothing more than having a beer and supporting his beloved magpies and the boys he had coached.
As a player he was a genuine champion of the RDFL, as a coach and supporter he was and honest and forthright with the players and as a person he gave far more to the Wallan Football Clubs and the RDFL than he ever took.
Rest in Peace Les.
The Service to Celebrate the life of Les Benjamin will be held at the Wallan Football Club, cnr Northern Hwy and Duke St, Wallan on FRIDAY (May 29, 2015) at 12.30 p. m. Private Cremation In lieu of flowers, donations to Frontal Lobe Dementia would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
Last Modified on 27/05/2015 13:09