The AFL world has been left in shock after the loss of life of a 17-year-old footballer throughout an under-18s recreation within the city of Kyneton in Victoria.
The participant from the Castlemaine Football Netball Club collapsed throughout an away recreation on the Kyneton Showgrounds simply after noon on Saturday.
He was taken to Kyneton Hospital in a essential situation and was ready to be flown to Melbourne for additional therapy however died earlier than being transferred.
Victoria Police stated the matter was “not being treated as suspicious”.
“Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a teenager in Kyneton on Saturday, May 27,” a Victoria Police spokesperson stated.
“Emergency services were called to reports of an unresponsive boy at a football field on Mollison Street, about 12.20pm.
“A 17-year-old boy from Castlemaine was taken to hospital where he later died.
“The exact circumstances surrounding the death are yet to be determined but the matter is not being treated as suspicious.”
The membership shared a submit on Facebook calling for the group to come back collectively.
“We will be gathering as a community from 4.30pm at social rooms at Camp Reserve, Castlemaine to provide a safe space to be together at this difficult time,” the submit learn.
A later recreation between Castlemaine and Kyneton’s senior groups was deserted.
It sparked an outpouring of grief from throughout the soccer world.
The teenager was remembered as a “nice kid” in accordance with messages on the membership’s social media channels.
Kyneton’s Fire Brigade wrote: “Condolences and our deepest sympathies to the entire football community from us all.”
Greater Bendigo councillor Matthew Evans stated: “Incredibly saddening and devastating.
“My sincerest of condolences and prayers to the family and the entire Castlemaine FNC. Thoughts with the Kyneton FNC as well.”
North Geelong Junior Football Netball Club posted: “From one community club to another, our thoughts are with your club and wider community at this tragic time.”
The dad or mum of one other under-18s participant wrote: “Hard to believe something like this can happen in junior football. My heart goes out to all. My son plays for u18 as well and I can’t even begin to imagine how hard this would be.”
Source: www.news.com.au
