The Old Xaverians Football Club mourns the passing of its past-president and Life Member David Burnes at the age of 75.

As a mark of respect for one of the club’s greats, our players wore black armbands in Saturday's games.

David was a long-term committee member and some-time runner. He was President of the club from 1979 through 1981, with the latter two years producing senior premierships in B Section (our third) and A Section (our first) under Michael Green.

David was a tireless recruiter and a very good leader, who involved himself at all levels of the club. He later served on the VAFA Board and was the Association's President from 1992-97. He was awarded VAFA Life Membership in 1998.

David was the brother of another former OXFC president, John Burnes (deceased), and also a former OXCC President Alan Burnes.

Our deepest condolences to David’s wife Elizabeth, daughters Rebecca and Olivia, their spouses, and the six grandchildren to whom he was devoted.

David's funeral will be held at St Peter & Paul’s Church, Mercer Street, Geelong at 2:00 pm on Friday 29th August.

Ave atque vale. Requiescat in Pace

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