© Copyright 2020 SANFL. Mark’s passion for State Football was obvious in his 16 appearances for South Australia, where he was twice capped as an All-Australian in 1986 and 1987, won the Tassie Medal in 1987 and Fos Williams Medal in 1991 as the Croweaters’ best player. He was 59. You will be sorely missed Mark Naley” John Casey wrote, “Saddened to hear of the passing of @SANFL Hall of Famer Mark Naley who was such a star for @southadelaidefc & @CarltonFC – … Terribly sad to learn of the news of the great Mark Naley's passing. South Adelaide legend. Mark Naley was a great footballer for @CarltonFC but even a better person who fought a tough battle. SANFL is mourning the passing of SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee and Player Life Member Mark Naley. Mark Naley (11 March 1961 – 6 July 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL/AFL and South Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). SANFL expresses its deepest sympathies to Mark’s wife Cassie and family while honouring his outstanding contribution to the game in South Australia. Heritage. R.I.P Nales. In between, his penchant for wearing Navy Blue continued while playing in 65 VFL games and kicking 74 goals for Carlton from 1987 until 1990, including the 1987 premiership. #CARLTON @CarltonFC So sad to see the passing of Mark Naley I have fond memories of him in the number 17 navy jumper exploding out of the centre in the 87 grand final kicking a goal WITH ALL THE CHAMPIONS — Trent (@trentmayne7) July 6, 2020. 1987 Carlton Premiership Player and SANFL Magarey Medallist. Winner of the 1991 Magarey Medal, Mark forged a reputation as a fiercely competitive rover during his two stints with the Panthers – from 1980 to 1986 and 1991 to 1993. With his beloved Panthers, Mark won the 1984 Knuckey Cup as best-and-fairest, was awarded Life Membership, inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame and named in South’s Greatest Team Ever. One of South Australia's all-time greats. Extremely saddened to hear of his passing and thoughts with his family , friends and fellow blue baggers. Since diagnosis in 2016, Mark’s fought a courageous battle against brain cancer, displaying a tremendously positive spirit. A revered figure at South Adelaide, CEO Neill Sharpe said Mark's loss after a brave battle with illness over the last few years … An inaugural inductee into the South Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2002, Mark was awarded SANFL Player Life Membership in 1993 after featuring in … The AFL community mourned the loss of Carlton and SANFL legend Mark Naley, who died aged 59 on Monday. An inaugural inductee into the South Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2002, Mark was awarded SANFL Player Life Membership in 1993 after featuring in 236 games and booting 231 goals for South Adelaide. Mark Naley's SA Football Hall of Fame Profile. Terribly sad to learn of the news of the great Mark Naley’s passing. The South Australian died in Adelaide while in … All rights reserved. South Adelaide Champion passes away. Vale, Mark Naley.” Likewise, Ryan Fitzgerald tweeted, “Hard as nails. The South Adelaide Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Mark Naley. SANFL is mourning the passing of SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee and Player Life Member Mark Naley.