Paul Cronin - For us old fargers

[JimJessTorp]

Has died.

Was a very passionate AFL supporter and helped create the Brisbane Bears. He was president of the club from 1987 to 1989.

A television star of the 70's and 80's he was the face of The Sullivans plus many other shows such as Division 4, Homicide, Solo One, The Flying Doctors and A Place to Call Home.

Tonight he will be remembered through a mark of respect from the Brisbane Lions as they wear black armbands remembering Paul Cronin's role in the creation of the Brisbane Bears and hence the Lions.

*I wish we had an appropriate emote*

 

[Midsy]

Matlock Police was his first role I think.

A true Aussie icon.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

Matlock Police was his first role I think.

A true Aussie icon.

That's correct, I believe.
Was quite a keen watcher of the show in its day.

 

[Midsy]

That's correct, I believe.
Was quite a keen watcher of the show in its day.

Me too. Wanted to be a bikie cop for a long time after that (as a kid anyway).

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

So, what happened, Midsy ... the allure of riding a machine and wearing a badge wore off .....
I was fascinated with crime as a young fella ... so much so that I became a criminologist.

 

[Midsy]

So, what happened, Midsy ... the allure of riding a machine and wearing a badge wore off .....
I was fascinated with crime as a young fella ... so much so that I became a criminologist.

I was only pretty young at the time. I remember getting a showbag at the Royal Melbourne Show with a white helmet, gloves and handcuffs. I loved it.

But yeah, just got into other things as I got older. Always had a soft spot for Cronin though. It was a real treat to be able to stay up ‘late’ to watch The Sullivans.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

I was only pretty young at the time. I remember getting a showbag at the Royal Melbourne Show with a white helmet, gloves and handcuffs. I loved it.

But yeah, just got into other things as I got older. Always had a soft spot for Cronin though. It was a real treat to be able to stay up ‘late’ to watch The Sullivans.

Believe I also scored that showbag

 

[Tigerfan]

Cronin was a great fella.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

Cronin was a great fella.

He was a passionate footy man ... must have been to be such a vocal supporter and backer of the Bears

 

[CarnTheTiges]

I was only pretty young at the time. I remember getting a showbag at the Royal Melbourne Show with a white helmet, gloves and handcuffs. I loved it.

But yeah, just got into other things as I got older. Always had a soft spot for Cronin though. It was a real treat to be able to stay up ‘late’ to watch The Sullivans.

Late? You must have had a very early bedtime. The Sullivans was one of the earlier shows iirc. Number 96 and The Box, they were on later, as was Cop Shop and Skyways.

 

[tigertim]

Late? You must have had a very early bedtime. The Sullivans was one of the earlier shows iirc. Number 96 and The Box, they were on later, as was Cop Shop and Skyways.

Sullivan’s was 7.30 IIRC.

 

[CarnTheTiges]

Sullivan’s was 7.30 IIRC.

I think there was a period where it was on at 7 for 5 nights a week, too.

 

[RoarEmotion]

Think I got to stay up ‘late’ for Sullivan’s too.

 

[blx]

I play at the beautiful Retreat Hotel in Abbottsford where the Sullivans pub scenes were recorded.

There are great pic's up on the walls and I often recall those scenes there especially Paul and all his scaly mates in their element.

Do yourself a favor and pop in and have a pint for the great man!

RIP Paul Cronin.

 

[TigerForce]

I think there was a period where it was on at 7 for 5 nights a week, too.

Yep, and before Sale of the Century started in 1980. I never watched the Sullivans much and just stuck to cop shows like Cop Shop, Skyways, Matlock Police and Division 4. I was allowed to stay up late but Number 96 and The Box was all doors closed stuff.

 

[BillyJean17]

Who did he barrack for before the bears presidency

 

[TigerForce]

Who did he barrack for before the bears presidency

Who knows. He was born in SA so he knew Aussie Rules.

 

[Berwick boy]

“VKC to Matlock” you there Shirl ? Great show and great memories. RIP Gazza.

 

[zippadeee]

Solo one
Grew up with the Sullivan’s, and I loved Solo One
He was a top notch actor

 

[craig]

Sullivans, solo one I remember in the 70,s and 80’s