Universally known and loved as 'Roy', Andrew Symonds has been remembered as cricket's swashbuckling larrikin, the big-hitting right-hander with the famous dreadlocks who once asked for a pay cut so he could spend more time fishing.
On May 14, the 46-year-old devoted father of two was killed in a single-car crash 50km west of Townsville in Far North Queensland. It was the third death of an Aussie cricketing great in as many months, following the loss of legendary wicketkeeper Rod Marsh and spin king Shane Warne within hours of each other in March.
Throughout Andrew's colourful and sometimes controversial career, there was always one true constant: his teammates genuinely loved Roy, especially Warnie, who, like Andrew, was all about mateship and loyalty.
So, it was only fitting that Warnie's eldest child Brooke led the charge of tributes, sharing memories of the man she and siblings Jackson and Summer considered to be more like an uncle.
Posting happy snaps on Instagram of Andrew accompanying the Warne family at the Allan Border Medal in 2007, Brooke wrote: "The best date I ever had", before adding, "Heaven has gained another angel".
This story is from the May 30, 2022 edition of New Idea.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 30, 2022 edition of New Idea.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Journey to JAKARTA
EMBARK ON A VIBRANT FAMILY ADVENTURE WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
HELEN'S BOLDEST ROLE YET ITS TIME TO SHAKE THINGS UP
THE ACTRESS DRASTICALLY TRANSFORMS FOR HER NEW FILM
STARRY SISTERHOOD FIRM FRIENDS then & now!
RITA, DEMI AND MELANIE ARE STILL THICK AS THIEVES
Celebrating THE MAGIC OF MR SQUIGGLE!
A NEW EXHIBIT HONOURS THE TREASURED PENCIL-NOSED MARIONETTE
ELVIS 'LOVE CHILD' blindsides Priscilla!
HER SHOCK MEETING WITH AN UNWELCOME GUEST
CHRISTIE HAYES ISTILL FEEL LUCKY'
THE STAR OPENS UP ABOUT A DIFFICULT TIME
WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON with Hugh?
THE AUSSIE STAR HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH A TOUGH TIME
NURSING IS IN OUR BLOOD!'
SAVING LIVES IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR THESE WOMEN
PREGNANCY BOMBSHELL!
WILL A FARMER BE HEARING THE PATTER OF BABY FEET?
Eugenie & Jack CRACKS ARE SHOWING!
THE HOMESICK PRINCESS WANTS TO BE CLOSER TO HER UK FAMILY