Shane Warne's children — Summer, Jackson and Brooke — have closed his memorial at the MCG with emotional tributes to their late dad, before unveiling the stand renamed his honour.
Look back on all the tributes throughout the night from our live blog.
Key events
- The Shane Warne Stand is unveiled
- 'We were so lucky': Brooke Warne on her dad
- 'I am so proud that you were my Dad': Jackson Warne
- Summer Warne begins a deeply emotional tribute with a memory of the last time she saw him
- A letter written by Jason to Shane in 1992
- Keith Warne ends his speech by saying the family is 'heartbroken'
Live updates
By Yara Murray-Atfield
Vale, Warnie
The scale of the service tonight only goes part of the way to summing up what Shane Keith Warne meant to so many people.
He was a larrikin, a party animal, a philanthropist and arguably the greatest spin bowler of all time. He was a son, a brother, a mate, and most importantly, he was a dad.
Thanks for reading along with us today and for sharing your stories. Dean and I are signing off.
Vale, Warnie.
By Yara Murray-Atfield
'Sleep peacefully'
Mithilesh Kar brought this sign along to say goodbye to a "great Aussie legend".
"It's really sad to see Shane Warne go," he says.
By Yara Murray-Atfield
People are reflecting on the tragedy of a life cut short
"I'm just so overwhelmed and so upset that he's not going to grow old and see the children grow up and have grandkids," Penny Campbell says.
Her daughter Michelle says the service was "absolutely fantastic". "The kids, everything was set eloquently, everything."
By Yara Murray-Atfield
Some more reflections as people trickle out of the MCG
Pretty much everyone our reporter Mary Gearin is speaking to has mentioned how touched they were by Warne's children's speeches.
Anne Marie Maguiness and Mary Galanos say "the whole thing was amazing".
"He touched a lot of people," Steve Kennedy says.
By Yara Murray-Atfield
Attendees are reflecting on a surprising service
By Yara Murray-Atfield
There were laughs and tears from the crowd tonight
Here's what it looked like from inside the stands.
By Dean Bilton
Your reaction to a memorable night
Australian sport has never seen a night like it. Probably because we've never seen an athlete like Shane Warne.
There will never be another like him. Such a shining light, a loving caring hunan being. A huge loss for his children, and for our country. I feel like I've lost a family member way too soon.
-MaryG
Such a beautiful family my heart reached out to Shane’s children they were amazing it was so sad to see their pain but also their love and admiration towards their famous Dad. It was a heartfelt send off from us all. Great job channel 9. Xxxx
-Jenni chapman
Beautiful speeches from the children - mum and dad would be proud.
-FC
You will be in our hearts forever. Vale Warnie.
-Jenni Hickey
By Dean Bilton
The Warne kids in the Warne Stand
These three were incredible tonight. There's a chance that Shane was an even better father than he was a leg spinner.
By Dean Bilton
The Shane Warne Stand is unveiled
Anthony Callea brings us a typically beautiful rendition of The Prayer - Shane was a big Andrea Bocelli fan, we are told - and then a spirited trumpet version of When The Saints Go Marching In.
And then, as a fitting finale, Summer, Jackson and Brooke officially unveil the new Shane Warne Stand at the MCG.
What a night.
By Dean Bilton
Brooke Warne's heartbreaking tribute for her Dad
I will miss your laugh and you saying "What Brookster?" when I say something so ludicrous that you couldn't believe what you'd just heard, and your face would be in such disbelief from what I've just said.
I will miss seeing your face when you've just woken up and you still look asleep. I will miss grabbing your big wrists and feeling your hands and saying that I have big fat fingers just like you. I will miss our chats just about how big our double chins are and how big our bellies are looking, especially after we've just eaten our body weight in cheese, pizza and pasta.
I will miss our chats about life and about my plans and goals and I will miss hearing about all your exciting things you have planned and have coming up. I will miss seeing how excited you get over our achievements and your achievements. I have to come to the fact that my dad will never get to see me grow up or Jackson or Summer, or see us get married one day, have kids and get the promotion I was going for.
I could go on forever about what we're going to miss out on, but nothing would be more upsetting about how much I already miss you, Dad. I feel like you are on holiday because you were always working out of Australia. But I know that's not the case. But what makes me the saddest is, I will never get to wrap my arms around you and give you the biggest hug and rest my chin on your chest.
Dad was our shining star in life and now he's shining down on all of us. We will do you so proud, Dad and we are so proud of everything you have achieved. We're going to do what you always told us — try our best and we will try our best to live in a world without you. I love you always, Dad.
By Dean Bilton
'We were so lucky': Brooke Warne on her dad
My dad was always the person that wanted to make sure everyone was OK before him. He wanted to be sure that everyone was happy before him. He wanted the absolute best for everyone, especially us, his kids.
My dad taught me resilience and strength in so many ways, to always stand up for ourselves and what we believe in, to always try our hardest at everything we do. He would always tell us since we were little to be polite, manners are free, they cost nothing. And they will always leave such an impact. Little things over the years I will forever be so grateful for.
It doesn't seem right that I won't be able to hear him say, "Just do it, Brookester, tell them how you feel, darlin'. Do what makes you happy and give it your all. Try harder, Brookster."
Dad and I got on each other's nerves, but it was because we were so similar. We were so passionate about everything and cared so deeply. We most of all, always had to be right. We were both so stubborn and never wanted to back down. We had our differences, but the end of the day, we just wanted to love each other and we did. So much. I wanted the best for Dad and he wanted the best for me.
My dad just wanted to be the best dad he could be. He would always want to play games, take us to parks, watch movies, and chill around the house. At the end of the day, he just wanted to be our dad. He wanted to be a part of our lives in every possible way.
We were so lucky.
By Yara Murray-Atfield
'I am so proud that you were my Dad': Jackson Warne
"I loved watching you do what you do: bowling, playing golf, making eggs and bacon and commentating. You did everything with so much passion. I looked up to you as my hero, and I admired how hard you worked. I was so proud of everything you do," Jackson Warne says.
"I am so proud that you were my dad. You were so full of life and always made everyone around you smile. You would walk into a room and everyone would just stand up and just be happy to be in your presence.
"I feel like you have been robbed as you have been taken way too soon, but I won't forget the feeling of just being around you, and how loved you always made me feel and how safe I was when I was with you."
He says there won't be a day he won't be thinking of his Dad.
"I miss you so much, Dad. I love you up to the sky and back, and I'll see you soon."
By Dean Bilton
Jackson Warne speaks about his dad
Dear Dad. You were the best dad anyone could have asked for and you were my best friend. Time with you went way too fast.
It feels just like yesterday that we were looking at eachothers' cards playing poker, eating pizza while watching the Saints. I'm never going to forget how much fun we had doing simple things, grocery shopping, watching a movie or going for walks during lockdown. We didn't have to do much for us to be happy together.
Life was so easy and peaceful with you in it.
You never pressured me into playing cricket and all you ever wanted for me was to be happy. You watched me for hours and hours building Lego. You would play Super Smash Bros with me, even though it was impossible for you to win.
We would play Monopoly and you would do deals with me just to give me a chance to win. We were both so happy.
In one of the first games of cricket I ever played, you told me, "Just go out there and have fun because when you're happy, good things will happen." So that was the mindset I had for that game. I ended up taking a hat-trick and that's a memory I will never forget. You were so proud of me.
By Yara Murray-Atfield
'I miss you more than anything in the world'
Summer Warne says her dad gave "110 per cent" in everything he did.
"Which is one out of the million things I loved about you Dad. Your constant determination and never giving up and what you wanted to do next in your life," she says.
"You took pride in every little thing us kids would do because you loved us with your whole heart. You truly did have a golden heart, Dad. Your endless advice is something I'm going to forever miss."
She says she would always feel safe in his presence.
"I really am going to miss you Dad," she says.
"It has been exactly 26 days since you went to heaven and I miss you more than anything in the whole world. I would do anything just to have one more you have your cuddles and to hear your voice tell me how proud of me you were and how much you loved me. I never thought one's voice to bring such comfort until I can no longer hear it.
"I've had to come to terms with the fact that you won't be able to walk down the aisle on my special day and be by my side. You're not going to meet your grandchildren that you're going to have some day, but instead you're going to be be someone I will tell my kids about and how much of an amazing father you were to me."
She says she will cherish her 20 years of memories until she's reunited with her dad, including coming home to him snoring on the couch.
"I want to say thank you Dad. Thank you for all the kind gestures you always did for me. They never went unnoticed. You drew memories in my mind I will never erase and you painted colours in my heart I will never replace.
"You will always live forever inside my heart Dad, and I will continue your legacy.
"Forever my Dad, no matter where you are. May you now rest in eternal paradise, I love you so unconditionally much. Love SJ.
By Yara Murray-Atfield
'You saved me, Dad'
Summer Warne thanks everyone for coming to the service, saying she knows people are there because they're cricket fans, wanted to show support or just because they loved Warnie.
"There is comfort in knowing how loved around the world he was and still is. How he inspired so many of you to play cricket and bowl leg spin," she says.
"He touched so many people's lives and always wanted to help and support people in any way he could. When dad would walk into a room, the whole room would light up. He could make you crack a smile even if you didn't feel like smiling that day. He made you feel appreciated and so loved.
"His infectious smile and laugh is something I'm going to forever miss.
"He was an inspiration. The kindness he forever showed, the reassurance you needed if you were down on yourself. The humour he had without even trying to be funny and most of all, he was so thoughtful and one of the happiest people I ever knew. The happiness you dreamt about having one day, even if you were struggling or sad about something, Dad, you wouldn't show it. You didn't want anyone to worry.
"You put everyone first before yourself because you were such a selfless man. You would reassure me that everything was going to be OK. When I was struggling, and I didn't know how to go on with life because I was dealing with my own demons, you showed me how I could fall in love with life again. You told me that I could either live with these demons or fight with them and come out at the end stronger because you believed in me and that was all I needed.
"You saved me, Dad. You truly did."
By Yara Murray-Atfield
Summer Warne begins a deeply emotional tribute with a memory of the last time she saw him
Warne's children took to the stage to the sound of Bryan Adam's song Summer of '69.
His daughter, Summer, says it was that song that was playing the last time she saw her beloved Dad, two days before his passing in Thailand.
"You were coming to pick up your bag you needed for Thailand. And, as I opened the door, you came inside and had your car door wide open blaring that song," she says.
"You started dancing and singing with true happiness all around you, with the smile that lit up the whole room.
"We both started dancing … We both started dancing with not a care in the world, and couldn't stop laughing at each other. Looking back on that memory now, and it is so incredibly special as you, as the year you were born was 1969 and a verse in that song is, 'When I look back now, that summer seemed to last forever. And if I had a choice I'd always want to be there. Those were the best days of my life.'
"You will always be with us, Dad, just not in the way we had hoped."
By Dean Bilton
More friends share memories
Michael Clarke:
Thank you. That's all I can say. Thank you for everything, mate. The way you looked after me. The way you treated me when I first came into that Australian team. I was such a baby. You took me under your wing. You looked after me like a little brother. You taught me so much about the gim of cricket. You taught me more than that. The highs and lows of life and how sport is so similar to life. I was asked the other day how do you, how do you say goodbye? And I don't think I ever can. But I can say I'll see you later.
Stephen Fleming:
Warnie, you were one hell of a cricket player but an even better mate. From taking wickets on the field and giving me time off, we played 500 during rain breaks and test cricket and have ferocious golf games. Never a dull moment with you, mate. I loved every minute of. God speed.
Wasim Akram:
One of the most difficult videos I have had to make and I never thought I'd be saying goodbye to my dear friend, Shane Warne. A man who was so great, so full of life. One we all looked up to. To be around. We all wanted to call you a true friend. An exceptional cricketer, an all-time great obviously. Goodbye, friend. The legend lives well.
By Yara Murray-Atfield
Ed Sheeran dedicates a song to his friend
British singer Ed Sheeran, who shared a close friendship with Warne, has recorded a rendition of his hit Thinking Out Loud for tonight's service.
The pair became incredibly tight and, on Sheeran's latest tour of Australia, he was seen in selfies with Warne and son Jackson in Melbourne.
Sheeran is currently promoting a tour and so has done lots of interviews where he's been asked about his friend – and, every time, he makes reference to how much Warne took the time of day to be there for other people.
Here's what he said to ABC News Breakfast last week:
"I have loads of memories of him being great to me, but my best memories of him being great to other people. His heart was so big … me and him had a great relationship. And I have amazing times that I can think of where I'm like, 'Oh, we did this, and we did this'. But I think the best times I can think of Shane was where he met my friends, who he'd never met before, or met my family he'd never met, we know people that he'd never met before. And then he made amazing memories for them."
By Dean Bilton
A letter written by Jason to Shane in 1992
This is quite incredible. Jason Warne wrote this letter to his brother Shane after his breakthrough Test performance against West Indies in 1992:
Shane, so I hear you're in love. Tell me about Simone.
Congratulations on taking against the Windies in Melbourne. Me and Finn were going wild telling everyone you were my brother can't tell you how proud of you I was when I first saw the teletext. Well done, keep it up. Loads of hard work at the nets could set you up for the rest of your life.
Don't let the chance slip by enjoying the limelight and resting on your laurels. That comes in 10 years' time when you have rewritten all the record books. Now is the time to put everything, and I mean everything, into it and make it work for you.
So, come on, make some more sacrifices and give people the opportunity in 20 years' time to say, 'Remember Shane Warne? We'll never get another leggie like him. He was the best spinner Australia has ever had'.
By Yara Murray-Atfield
'I'll always love, and always miss, my big brother'
"For Shane and I, everything was a competition," Jason says.
He shares stories about Shane "tormenting" his younger brother when they were children, and their lifelong and friendly competition.
"He will leave a massive hole in [my life] that will never be filled," he says.
"I will always love him and always miss my big brother. Rest in peace, mate."
