North Melbourne is saddened by the death of life member and football administrator Mick Kennedy.
Kennedy’s 40-year association with North Melbourne started in 1966 when he played for the club's Under-19 and reserve teams.
In the 1980s he returned in an official capacity to be Denis Pagan’s right-hand man in the club’s successful Under-19 program.
He went on to play a key role with the senior team in the 1990s as the Roos claimed two premierships from seven straight preliminary finals appearances.
After Pagan’s departure he supported senior coaches Dani Laidley and Brad Scott.
Kennedy was a hugely popular figure among North Melbourne’s players, and was the unofficial club welfare person before the role become standard across AFL clubs. He was often the first person a new player would meet as they started their journey at Arden St.
He was made a life member of the club in 2004 and he continued to serve on the North Melbourne Past Players and Officials Association until his sudden death on Wednesday. He forged lifelong friendships with countless players during his time at the club.
He is survived by wife Susan, son Anthony, daughters Ellie and Georgia and grandchildren Louis, Oona and Sylvie.
North Melbourne players will wear black armbands in honour of Kennedy in the weekend’s AFL and VFL matches.
