What a true blue legend of a bloke. Always knew when you were around, your character and humour is… http://t.co/4qAfuKlpHU

— Tex Walker (@texwalker13) March 11, 2014

Dean Bailey a great football person with a dry wit and a sharp mind. He will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with his family.

— Kevin Sheedy (@Kevin_Sheedy) March 11, 2014

Such a sad thing the passing of Dean Bailey, a good bloke and a great coach who taught me a lot. My thoughts go out to Caron and the boys.

— James Frawley (@jamesfrawley8) March 11, 2014

The club is deeply saddened by the passing of former player and assistant coach Dean Bailey. Our thoughts are with the Bailey family.

— Essendon FC (@EssendonFC) March 10, 2014

RIP Dean Bailey, your hard work at Melbourne FC has set them up for the future

— Josh Moloney (@Josh_Moloney) March 11, 2014

Very sad news about Dean Bailey. A true gentleman who had a great sense of humour. You'll be sorely missed Bails.

— Ryan Fitzgerald (@FitzySA) March 10, 2014

Just heard the tragic news about my old mate Dean Bailey,My thoughts go out to his family,He's one of the best Blokes I've met in Football

— Brent Moloney (@Beamnation3) March 10, 2014

Dean Bailey one of @afl footballs great men - brilliant coach & even better person. Rest in Peace buddy, love to Caron & the boys! #toosoon

— Warren Tredrea (@warrentredrea) March 10, 2014

Vale Dean Bailey. A true gentleman off the field, and fierce competitor on it. @GlenelgFC @PAFC @Adelaide_FC

— SANFL (@SANFLnews) March 11, 2014

All at the Melbourne Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dean Bailey.

— Melbourne FC (@melbournefc) March 11, 2014

Saddened by the news of Dean Bailey's passing. Thoughts are with his family. Great coach and great person

— Dom Cassisi (@DomCassisi) March 10, 2014

The club is deeply saddened by the passing of former asst coach Dean Bailey. Our thoughts are with his family and @Adelaide_FC.

— Port Adelaide FC (@PAFC) March 11, 2014

Thoughts are with the Bailey family right now. Learned so much from Dean Bailey as the development coach in my first few years at Essendon.

— Ted Richards (@tedrichards25) March 11, 2014

Such bad news about the passing of Dean Bailey. My thoughts are with his family at this time. RIP

— Shaun Burgoyne (@ShaunBurgoyne9) March 11, 2014

Sad sad day!! Dean Bailey is one of the great men. So glad to have known him!Will miss our dinner dates down at Brighton! Rip mate!!

— Bernie Vince (@bvince23) March 11, 2014

Nth Ringwood FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Dean Bailey. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time #RIP

— North Ringwood F.C. (@NorthRingwoodFC) March 11, 2014

Very sad day for @PAFC & @Adelaide_FC football families with passing of Dean Bailey. A man of great character. Our prayers with his family

— david koch (@kochie_online) March 11, 2014

Shocking news about Dean Bailey. Was an amazing man who had time for everyone. My thoughts are with his family #shocked #rip

— Nick Lower (@LowerNick33) March 11, 2014

Shattered to hear the passing of Bails! One of the kindest/biggest hearts. Thoughts go out to Caron and the family #makethemostofeverymoment

— Jack Trengove (@jtren9) March 11, 2014

Sad day for the @Adelaide_FC and the football community, Bails was great at teaching football and about life. Will be sadly missed #legend

— Brent Reilly (@brentcreilly_3) March 11, 2014

@EssendonFC Dean Bailey was a past player and 2000 premiership assistant coach. Great Essendon person from a young age. Vale Bails, mate.

— Robert Shaw (@shawry_analyst) March 10, 2014

He became a real father figure for myself and we will miss him dearly R.I.P Bails

— Brent Moloney (@Beamnation3) March 10, 2014