Dennis passed away in Adelaide last month aged 80. He came over to the UK in 1965 and broke into the Halifax team in mid season and progressed to be their leading second string in the coming years, giving good support to the Eric Boocock/Dave Younghusband/Eric Boothroyd spearhead. Was a member of the 1966 league and cup winning side.
Retired from the sport ahead of the1970 season following the death of younger brother Jimmy in a track crash in Australia but was tempted back to ride for Hull in 1972 and rode for them for two seasons before joining Sunderland in 1974 for his final year. He had a garage business in Denholme and was the Halifax team manager for a time resigning after a dispute with Kenny Carter over the rider's impact on team spirit. Subsequently returned to Australia.

Gordon Kennett

Gordon passed away just days after his 70th birthday. He rode for nearly 25 years, the bulk of which was with the Oxford/White City/Eastbourne promotion. He was one of the first Esatbourne "graduates" and his second place in the 1978 World Final was the pinnacle of his fine career along with the World Pairs title also in 1978. A British Final regular from the mid 70s through to the mid 80s. A friendly and sociable guy who readily posed for selfies during recent trips to Berwick and Glasgow.