Maggie Varcoe (sister of Travis Varcoe) passes away due to injury sustained during a football match

[Bunk Moreland]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following story contains images of people who have died.

The much loved and endeared sister of Travis, has passed away after an accidental on-field clash with a teammate last weekend.

Shocking reminder of how dangerous the game can be and the fragility of the human body.

 

[LordLucifer]

Terrible news.

 

[living_in_syd]

I wonder if this will change things going forward

 

[RUNVS]

I just read that. Incredibly sad. I can't even begin to imagine what Travis must be going through right now.

I also feel bad for her teammate. I am not sure what the collision was but her teammate is going to have to live with what happened for the rest of her life.

 

[boltsbabyblues]

I wonder if this will change things going forward

It would have to, second season in really, and already a fatality. They might need to make helmets mandatory for the women perhaps.

This is very very sad, please do not think I am making light of the situation, I support the AFLW and women in general

 

[Strange Cat]

Just a shocking situation for the family can’t even imagine the pain they are going through

Just terribly sad

 

[RUNVS]

It would have to, second season in really, and already a fatality. They might need to make helmets mandatory for the women perhaps.

This is very very sad, please do not think I am making light of the situation, I support the AFLW and women in general

Men die in football accidents as well.

Of course right now I don't know the exact nature of the collision but if helmets help then I am all for the AFL making sure every player in the league wears them, and hopefully that would filter down to the lower leagues as well. Of course that is only if the evidence shows helmets help.

 

[Woody15]

That's shattering. Just playing a game.

RIP Maggie.

 

[Underarm]

It would have to, second season in really, and already a fatality. They might need to make helmets mandatory for the women perhaps.

This is very very sad, please do not think I am making light of the situation, I support the AFLW and women in general

Women's football has been around for longer than 2 seasons.

This is just a freak accident like Phil Hughes.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Condolences to the Varcoe family, absolute tragic news.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Gutting news condolences to the Varcoe family and friends and everyone who knew her rip

 

[Blues_Man]

So sad, condolences to the Varcoe family and loved ones.

 

[smasha]

Condolences to the Varcoe family,R.I.P. to Maggie.

Terrible situation.

 

[Back One Out]

s**t. How does this happen?

Terrible news. Just awful.

Condolences to Travis Varcoe and Maggie's family and friends.

 

[fridgeman]

Such a tragedy and I am sure the footy community will help the family however they need
Condolences to all who knew her

 

[Olian]

Very sad news. Just playing the game and freak accident like this.

 

[Cool Kangas]

Just so sad. Not fair.

 

[Suma Magic]

Man that is tough.

 

[joelsyt]

This is awful news.

My condolences to Travis and his family.

 

[The Filth]

Sad news.
RIP Maggie
Condolences to the Varcoe family.
'Side by Side'

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Such a horrible thing to happen to Travis and his family. Condolences to his friends and family. Terrible coincidence with the 2012 death of John McCarthy before a final with us.
https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/c...t/news-story/7d280ff425baea29ccb4de7958174ea2

 

[TJASTA]

Condolences to the Varcoe family, very sad news.

 

[Biggie]

Awful, awful news.

Thoughts are with the Varcoe family here.

 

[Cevap_Roll]

OMG
Shocking

Poor girl and poor family.

 

[Tzatziki_Man]