RIP Steven Hanson

[Johnny Tobin]

The Plasticine Man has passed away after having a heart attack in Thailand.

With Bruce Sinclair he was a big reason for the success we had in the early 90's. Looking back from these heady days that "success" is pretty sad but at the time (in the pre-Gus days) they gave us something to cheer.

[theGman]

RUGBY League Week wishes to pass on its condolences to the family of former North Sydney Bears prop Steve Hanson who passed away on Wednesday evening aged just 54.
Mr Hanson suffered a heart attack while holidaying in Thailand two weeks ago. He fell into a coma, and was flown back to Sydney’s Concord Hospital on the 27 October, where he remained until passing away at 5:30pm on November 4.
North Sydney legend Greg Florimo paid tribute to Mr Hanson who also represented NSW during the 1988 State of Origin series.
“Steve was a real character in the club,” Florimo tells RLW.
“He obviously played in a tough position up front and he had a unique ability to break the line and offload.
“He was a real mainstay in our forward pack during the mid-eighties . . . he was aggressive up front but a totally different man off the field.
“He was a lovely and caring man and over the last year he was really getting involved with the North Sydney Bears, turning up to games and really supporting the team.
“It was great to have him around.”
STEVE HANSON
Born: August 7, 1961 in Bowral
Junior clubs: Bowral and McMahons Point
First grade debut: North Sydney v Balmain at Leichhardt Oval, Round 1, 1985.
Club footy: North Sydney, 1985-1990 (88 games, 4 tries), Eastern Suburbs, 1992-1993 (22 games, 2 tries)
Rep footy: City Seconds 1985, NSW State of Origin 1988 (1 game, 1 try)
Source: David Middleton (League Information Services)

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Geez condolences to loved ones...54 way too soon.

Loved the days of Steve Hanson with East's and formerly the Bears...Brucey Sinclair as mentioned trod that path too...from my old patch of Tamworth.

Steve was a great example of a guy who gave his all for his team.

[Horry]

Too early. Wow, RIP Steve . Often see Bruce Sinclair out at gigs.

[ism22]

Too early. Wow, RIP Steve . Often see Bruce Sinclair out at gigs.

Any word on the cause? Not to attack his legacy but sounds like a mixture of speed and viagra in Thailand?

[Parkway_Drive]

Geez condolences to loved ones...54 way too soon.

Loved the days of Steve Hanson with East's and formerly the Bears...Brucey Sinclair as mentioned trod that path too...from my old patch of Tamworth.

Steve was a great example of a guy who gave his all for his team.

I echo Jack's words....apart from the fact I do not hail from the country music Mecca.

Condolences to Steve's family and friends...

[Parkway_Drive]

[stephenj]

god speed steve hansenm you wore thw rwb proudly so we were proud of you!

[Vasco]

Had a bumper 1992 season for Easts.

R.I.P.

[Billy Gunn]

Really good man, met him a few times at my sons games. A Bowral junior who really gave back