Ray Gunston was a long-time AFL administrator and temporary Essendon manager who died on July 4, 2022.
He was 64.
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Jack Gunston died of a heart attack on Tuesday morning at his Southbank home.
Gunston joined the Bombers in May 2013, at the height of the supplements issue, when chief executive Ian Robson resigned mid-season.
Ray was a highly respected member of the AFL Executive throughout his tenure at AFL House, both for his ability to lead and accomplish large initiatives and for his strong principles and ethical framework in how he conducted himself,” McLachlan said.
Gunston’s wife Mandy, daughter Kate, granddaughter Scarlett, and son Jack survive him.
Gunston, dubbed ‘The Wall’ at AFL House due to his unwillingness to say ‘yes,’ was remembered by AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan.
Gunston’s net worth was around 2 million as of 2022 with most coming from his football exploits.
He will be remembered as a kind and persistent soul.
