Former AFL participant, coach, recruiter and commentator Matt Rendell died on the age of 64, his household have revealed.
The AFL world was left in shock when the 64-year-old was taken to hospital after reviews he collapsed over the weekend whereas strolling his canine after struggling a coronary heart assault.
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While the most effective needs of the AFL world have been with Rendell, his household launched an announcement revealed he had died.
“It is with great sadness that I am releasing this statement in regards to the condition of Matthew Rendell,” his spouse Leonie wrote.
“Matthew passed away this afternoon, after suffering a cardiac arrest Sunday morning. He did not regain consciousness.
“We greatly appreciate the efforts of the first responders and the staff at the Victorian Heart Hospital.
“The Rendell family would like to express gratitude towards everyone who has been supportive at this time.”
The AFL world was fast to react to the tragic loss of life.
Triple M Footy posted: “Everyone at Triple M Footy sends our condolences to his family, wife Leonie and children Daniel and James.”
Footyology’s Rohan Connolly tweeted: “Really sad news. Was a super player, a bit ahead of his time if anything as a mobile forward/ruckman. Shrewd judge as a recruiter too, and a friendly, outgoing guy. RIP Bundy.”
Journalist Cade Lucas commented: “Vale Matt Rendell. Great player and lovely man.”
AFL report’s Ashley Browne mentioned: “The talented Fitzroy teams of the early 1980s have lost a spiritual leader. Matty Rendell held them together then and now. A great assistant coach and recruiter and a journalist’s dream. He’ll be sadly missed. RIP.”
Rendell performed 177 VFL/AFL video games, 164 of which have been at Fitzroy between 1981 and 1991, captaining the facet for 3 seasons via the Eighties with two best-and-fairests and two All-Australian nods in 1983 and 1987.
He additionally performed 13 matches for the Brisbane Bears in 1992.
He then labored as an assistant coach and recruiter throughout the AFL system.
He has since grow to be an everyday analyst of AFL lists together with appearances on Trade Radio.
Source: www.news.com.au
