Moz was our glue

‘He was always the one that kept us together’

HOBART is mourning the death of Adrian “Mozza” Morrisby, a father, a mechanic and a keen angler who was always willing to share his fishing tips.

Mr Morrisby ran the family business Moonah Auto Parts, where he was known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of everything automotive.

Mozza had a weekly slot on 7HOFM radio, where he gave his Hot Bite tips for the best fishing spots around Tasmania.

He participated in competitions around the state and attracted thousands of followers on his Facebook page Fish Selfies, where fishermen send photos of themselves with their proudest catches.

Whenever he wasn’t fishing or tinkering around with cars he was supporting his son’s kart racing ambitions, which was a shared passion between the two.

Mr Morrisby was a champion gokarter in his youth and he solidified many firm friendships that have withstood the decades.

One was with multiple Targa winner Jason White, a rival go-karter and “arch nemesis” who eventually became his best friend.

In their youth the two formed “The Maxboost Crew”, an informal group of mates who could always be found trackside.

“He was my best mate. When we made the Maxboost Crew it was all about mates sharing race cars, doing motorsports together, and having a good time,” Mr White said.

“Moz was the glue for all sorts of things, from fishing, to motorsports. He was always the one that kept us together. He was a community man, no doubt about it.”

The Maxboost Crew will be reuniting in Hobart to reminisce about the good old days spent with their ringleader, Mozza.

Another member of the Maxboost Crew is Kelly “Hooch” Hunt, who would go on to become Mr Morrisby’s inseparable fishing partner later in life.

Moz and Hooch would compete in fishing competitions around the state and reel newbies into the sport through their hilarious commentaries and sage words of advice.

They would spend days at a time on the water and Mr Hunt said Mozza was always able to show mainlanders Tasmania had the best fishing spots in the country.

Above all, Mr Hunt said he would remember Mr Morrisby for his big personality, his even bigger heart and his unwavering dedication to helping others.

“His attitude was always positive and he was always helping other people and making sure their needs were met before his own,” he said.

“He was always eager to help and he could see when someone was struggling well before they even knew it.

“That’s the kind of bloke he was.”