Popular former West Coast and Brisbane player Peter Davidson has died after a six-year cancer battle, aged 60.
Davidson was a member of the Eagles’ inaugural team in 1987, playing in the history-making win over Richmond in their first-ever AFL game.
Injuries restricted him to just one more senior game for the club and he announced his retirement at the end of 1989.
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But that was short-lived and he joined the Brisbane Bears for the 1990 season.
He played another seven games for the Bears to bring his career total to nine, but he again struggled with injury and eventually departed the AFL to return home to Western Australia.
Known for striking blond hair, the hard-running wingman averaged over 20 disposals during his brief stint at the Bears.
After returning to WA, Davidson, who began his career with WAFL side Claremont, played for East Fremantle and tasted premiership glory in 1992.
Davidson was scheduled to join other foundation West Coast players as guests of the club ahead of last Sunday’s clash against Richmond.
He was unable to attend as he was gravely ill in palliative care in his home town of Collie, which is about 200km from Perth.
Having learned of Davidson’s health battle, a group of his former teammates travelled to see him for one final goodbye on Saturday before he died on Tuesday.
West Coast and Brisbane both paid tribute to their former player, while a number of fans left touching comments on social media.
“Rest easy Davo, I’m remembering the diving and fishing trips we had, you made working at Alcoa a bit of fun, condolences to Kirsty, Jack, Alyssa and all the families, truly great man taken way too soon….” a friend said.
“Saddened by the loss of this talented sportsman. My heart goes out to his beloved family. May Peter RIP,” a fan said.
“Pete was a great sportsman, who excelled in any sport he played,” another said.
“A great Collie boy who was a ripper Eagle with injury cutting short his career,” another added.
“RIP Davo, what a legend! Thinking of all the family, sending all my love,” another said.
“Very sad — great memories of a ripper bloke — condolences to the family,” another said.
“Great footballer, nicest of blokes you would want to meet, condolences to Roscoe and Jeff sad loss,” another said.
