Andy’s Legacy after the Final Siren

Andrew “Andy” Smith lived and breathed community sport and had the Uni Blacks running through his veins.

A selfless club servant, Andy worked tirelessly behind the scenes and devoted more than 60 years of his life to the club he loved most.

Regarded as the “heart and soul” of the Club, Andy was loved and well respected by generations of Uni Blacks players, a tight-knit community he considered his family.

Although Andy passed away last year, he ensured his loyal service and passion for the University Blacks would continue for generations to come, through leaving a generous gift in his Will to the club he shared such a deep connection.

Andy’s bequest, a first for the Blacks, is being used to establish the Melbourne University Blacks Football Club Sub-Fund of the Melbourne University Sport Foundation. The Sport Foundation is a Trust established at the University to provide opportunities to support University sport and our sporting clubs.

Whilst officially the University Blacks Sub-Fund of the Melbourne University Sport Foundation, it will be referred to as the University Blacks Future Fund as, ultimately it is about supporting the long-term sustainability of the Uni Blacks.

Click the button below to read Andy's story and the development of the University Blacks Sub-Fund of the Melbourne University Sport Foundation