Ron Barassi memorial special: Neil Mitchell pays tribute to his ‘hero’

Neil Mitchell has paid tribute to his “hero” Ron Barassi.

3AW is broadcasting live from the MCG this morning for the late football great’s state memorial service.

“Ron Barassi was much, much more than football,” Neil Mitchell said. “‘He was an engaging man, a man of intensity, a man of integrity, a level of integrity I’ve rarely come across in 50 years in this business.”

Press PLAY below to hear Neil Mitchell’s tribute to Ron Barassi

RON BARASSI MEMORIAL SPECIAL ON 3AW:

From 8.30am: Neil Mitchell broadcasting live from the MCG

From 10.15am: Heidi Murphy broadcasting live from the MCG

From 11am: Ron Barassi’s state memorial service live on 3AW

Ron Barassi memorial special: Neil Mitchell pays tribute to his ‘hero’

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