R.I.P. Robin Heslop

With great sadness I read today' of the passing of former BASA umpire Robin Heslop.

An umpire of Morphett Vale Social and District basketball in the 80s and 90s, I remember Robin as a friendly, funny guy with a lovely family who I still say hello to when I see them.

My deepest sympathies to Michelle, Kevin and families.

Rest in peace Robin, and thank you for great times as a young bloke growing up at the stadium.

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Wayne
Years ago

Played with Kevin had a bit to do with robin and pat. As a young player and umpire I learnt a lot.

Cancer is a bitch

Rip

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Anonymous
Years ago

Who is Pickles?

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Pickles ex-housemate
Years ago

My ex housemate is pickles. Duh!

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Anonymous
Years ago

yeah but who is he

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The Situation
Years ago

Rip, or something

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Pickles ex-housemate
Years ago

Played for NCT, then Sturt. 38. Brother was far better.

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Anonymous
Years ago

bit harsh rip'ing into a dead person

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FM
Years ago

Hmm POHM?? Went from Noarlunga to Sturt. Ben Osborne did that but he is older than 38. But also blew the whistle. hmmmm. ?SS ?LM
To be honest, I prefer not to know the person behind the alias, just having an alias gives us the people we read and the people we just skim over.

Robin was probably more popular as a District referee at Marion and then at Sturt. One of the faithful who ref'd for the Gnome. Some great times including many trips to Mildura, Melbourne and Broken Hill.

Thanks for your knowledge and dedication to the game Robin. Sadly missed

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Anonymous
Years ago

I remember Robin from the Marion days. Was always cheerful and happy to chat all things basketball. And to talk with his referees about how they were progressing. Condolences to Michelle, Kevin and the rest of the family.

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Pickles ex-housemate
Years ago

FM - what's your vintage?

I didn't say I ever blew the whistle.

Osborne would be 40ish, and my bro played state with him.

No more clues, but keep guessing if you like.

Great to read some others comments remembering Robin too.

I knocked around with Kevin a bit, down the creek, and didn't live too far away.

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