The Brisbane Lions AFC is deeply saddened by the passing of former Fitzroy player Graham Gotch who passed away peacefully on Wednesday aged 75.

After coming through Fitzroy’s thirds, Graham went on to play 52 games and kick 39 goals with the Club between 1956-60. He played in a variety of different roles including half-back flank, centre half-back, centre and even occasionally at full-forward.

He is also the father Brad Gotch who played 43 games for Fitzroy in the early 1980s.

The Club extends its heartfelt sympathies to the entire Gotch family.