State Funeral to Celebrate the Life of Mr Russell Ebert OAM (2021)

Tears, laughs and stories for the ages. Russell Ebert's emotional state funeral has been fitting of a man who transcended Australian Rules football. His children and teammates have told of the impact he had on them, before coming together for a moving guard of honour. Tribute speeches from brother Bill Ebert OAM, children Tammie, Benjamin and Brett, former Magpies teammates Peter Woite and Max James, premiership captain Tim Ginever, and Port Adelaide Football Club CEO Matthew Richardson. 7NEWS is honoured to present the state funeral service of SANFL and Port Adelaide Football Club legend Russell Ebert OAM at Alberton Oval.