By Casey O'Connor
In the past week we farewelled Joey Hines a loveable larrikin and one of the better soccer (yes soccer not football) players to pull on a boot in Stanthorpe. Joey was a gifted sportsman and enjoyed not only soccer but rugby league and cricket. I, along with many others had the pleasure of playing alongside Joey back in the days of the Thulimbah Soccer team and also played cricket with him for Souths.
I clearly remember him as a talented and speedy winger and a mate who loved a frothy one.
It was on the soccer field that Joey shone. Small in stature Joe was tough talented and a real energizer bunny. Off the field he was a real character and there were many funny stories (unable to be repeated here) recounted as mates gathered for his farewell. Joe suffered a debilitating stroke some years ago and coped with the aftermath in his own unique way. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.
RIP Joey
