The Board of Directors, staff and players of the North Melbourne Football Club are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Stynes.

Proud, courageous and inspirational, Jim was a great leader and a wonderful family man with an unrivalled contribution to the game and community.

“The impact Jim had on his beloved Melbourne Football Club and the AFL has been immense,” James Brayshaw said.

“He was a great supporter of anyone in a scrap and that came through in every conversation I ever had with him. ‘Keep fighting, we are part of great clubs’, he would always tell me. I loved and respected him enormously.

“On behalf of North Melbourne, I send my thoughts to his beautiful family and the club he also devoted his life to.”