I was checking my emails and came across the one from the club notifying us of the passing of Steve Folkes. Did not even realise at the time I was looking on the Kennel that this thread was about this very thing.
This guy pretty much epitomized what it meant to be a Bulldog player; tough, uncompromising and always proud to don the blue and white jersey, a 100% effort each and every time. A fitter bloke you would not find and on many occasions made players ( and also participated himself) in some pretty awesome bikes rides aimed at fine tuning fitness and making those involved give it all to push themselves beyond what they felt was possible.
His wife Karen passed away in 2013 on or about the 28th FEBRUARY an eerie coincidence and had an award the "Karen Folkes memorial award" named after her. I hope that something fitting is done to remember the life and contribution to the game of Steve.
A real gentleman was Steve and I was lucky enough to have had a few conversations with him at fan days and games.
To his family and friends I send my sincerest condolences, another champion has left us. RIP Steve, taken far too young.