Footballer plunges to his death on Gold Coast footy trip!!!

[R.I.P Jack Dyer]

not sure as to who the player is...but i just heard it on seven news...its set to be announced at 6pm on channel 7...if anyone has any insight as to who it might be or which clubs are on the gold coast at this present time it would be much appreciated...

 

[Bartram_Class]

Is this for real?

A current footballer?

 

[wotdude25]

I was unsure who it was.
I know it isn't a bulldogs player because they are in China.
I would like to know.
Whoever it is it is a big loss.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

I don't think it's an AFL player - otherwise 7 would be hyping it as much as possible.

 

[R.I.P Jack Dyer]

Is this for real?

A current footballer?

yes it is for real...i couldnt believe it when i heard it...it was on one of those channel 7 news preview commercials

and it didnt specifically say either current or past footballer...all it said was "a footballer has plunged to his death on the gold coast" or something along those lines

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Its a local footy team... enough cash in clubs coffers to afford more than a trip to the Gold Coast.


Heres the article
THE death of man who fell 27 storeys from a Gold Coast resort was a "tragic accident", police said today.

Jack Walker, 19, from Coburg in Melbourne's north, was staying on the 27th floor of the Beachcomber Resort at Surfers Paradise when he fell from the balcony.
His body was found by security on the ground about 3am (AEST) today.
Police are investigating the incident but the death is not believed to be suspicious.
Queensland Police South East Regional duty officer Inspector Dave Eugarde said Mr Walker was on an end of year AFL trip with teammates from the Therry Penola club.
“This is a tragic incident for his mates, and obviously his parents and friends and family in Victoria,” Insp Eugarde said.
Police believe Mr Walker was alone at the time of the fall, and say the balcony was structurally sound.
An autopsy this week will determine whether alcohol was a factor, but police say Mr Walker had been celebrating in Surfers Paradise earlier in the night.
Insp Eugarde said he hoped other young people would take notice of the tragedy.
He said Gold Coast apartments would soon be flooded with young people celebrating the Indy motorsport festival, and Schoolies Week, or end of Year 12 celebrations.
“The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination and we would encourage people to come here to have a good time, but please go home safely,” he said.

 

[Cruiser23]

It might just be a local football player, he might not have been playing in the AFL

 

[bushranger]

probably a sanfl or vfl of wafl player

 

[beez]

Maybe one day he would've been good enough to play at AFL level....

 

[mitrepooc]

i think his name was Jack Walker, from coburg or north coburg (if there is one, im not from melbourne). 17 year old, fell from 27 storey building, not cool

 

[R.I.P Jack Dyer]

very sad news...only 19 years of age...condolensces go out to his family

 

[Murray]

not sure as to who the player is...but i just heard it on seven news...its set to be announced at 6pm on channel 7...if anyone has any insight as to who it might be or which clubs are on the gold coast at this present time it would be much appreciated...

7 DIDN'T say it was an AFL player now, did they?

 

[SS_Fury]

doesnt matter AFL or not...still a shame to see someone die in this way..sincere condolonces to the friend and families involved

 

[wells is god]

That's sad as. I feel for his family and mates.

 

[pazza]

A sad event at a footy trip. Just highlights the dangers of them.

 

[Herbs]

Poor bugger, dead at 19 years old. Gotta feel for his family and friends. RIP kid.

 

[Mattlowry]

RIP, seriously tragic. Only positive thing i can take out of it was that he was probably having a great time on the footy trip with his mates. Hopefully died a happy boy (only 19!!! terrible...)

 

[Carlton Kid]

RIP by those who loved him and knew him.

 

[Mickeybee]

He was from Therry Penola I hear.. Bet a few people here would have known him.. Tragic stuff

 

[jackson_rules]

7 DIDN'T say it was an AFL player now, did they?

grow up this is some young blokes life here and it matters wether there from the AFL or not

 

[the_fresh]

He was from Therry Penola I hear.. Bet a few people here would have known him.. Tragic stuff

best mate & a few other mates play there, can't get a hold of any of them (none went on the trip).

 

[AndyLesPaul]

i think it was a coburg player.

 

[the_fresh]

best mate & a few other mates play there, can't get a hold of any of them (none went on the trip).

My mate said that he was a gun footballer and all at the club are shocked (which is understandable).

Play of the half forward flank and did some freakish things this year. Said he was a top bloke too.

Sad day for all local footballers.

 

[South of the Yarra]

We play footy against Therry Penola. Deepest synpathies to all.

 

[The Fireman]

Very sad, and I couldn't care less who he played for.