News Varcoe's sister R.I.P. Our thoughts with Trav & family

[Collingwood 4 eternity]

This is tragic news

So sorry for you and your family Travis

RIP Maggie

 

[PIEWITHSAUCE]

Sorry for intruding earlier. I was deeply saddened when I first heard and was hoping that it was just a bad dream. They are a much loved and respected family in our area and this has stunned a lot of people in the community.
Just a freak accident in an accidental head clash with her own teammate who by the way suffered a fractured jaw and hopefully is getting the help she needs as by all reports she is struggling and not in a great place right now.
RIP Maggie

The other girl had crossed my mind too - she must be taking it hard. I noticed that all the news articles were being careful not to say what happened (presumably to protect the team mate) but I assumed as much........head clash and a bleed was my assumption.

I hope the team mate can work through this in time and not feel (misplaced) guilt but it'll be a hard ask for her.

 

[Kreme Pie]

Tragic to hear this. Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family and friends.

 

[Tbone McGraw]

I just found out about Maggie Varcoe passing and it affected me in a way I haven't been affected in sport since Phil Hughes and John McCarthy.

However this is not about sportspeople, as such. It is about the tragic loss of a life.

I can not possibly give anything further than what has been said on this thread.

I know it might be a tough request but if anyone has Travis's twitter/Facebook account, are they able to pass our messages on.

It may sound inconvient to him and his family but I do know he loves this club, and I heard Jeremy Howe say today that the footyclub was 1 thing helping him cope.

Our messages of support may seem insignificant but I know in extremely tough times, any message of support can help.

 

[Kick It 2 Me]

A very sad time for the Varcoe's and their extended family.

And if Margaret played her football in the same manner as her brother then it was full of good old guts and determination, and every moment she spent on the footy field would've been her at her bravest. She would've done her family proud. Rest in peace young lady.

 

[EddiesBigBucks]

So sad. Trav gives in so much to the club, no one deserves this to happen to them but he's the least deserving. Such a club man that goes in 100% in every contest.

Condolences to the whole family, I'm sure the Collingwood family will get around Trav and give him all the time he needs.

 

[Mkcaptain]

Tragic. Absolutely tragic.

I'm not sure how much it means right now but all my thoughts are with the Varcoe family in this difficult time. The entire Collingwood footy club is sending whatever support they can.

 

[SprooseMoose]

s**t.

Just heard about this truly terrible news. May Maggie Varcoe rest in peace. I'm sure our boys and the whole AFL community will get around Travis and his family.

 

[ColinWood]

Heartbreaking to lose someone so young through playing our great game. My heart goes out to her family and teammates. It must be scary for all involved to have Trav playing also / her team mates and opponents returning to play again. Makes the calls to protect the head even more important.

 

[Hong Kong Pie]

Oh jeez, such a sad sad thing to happen.

RIP Margaret, and thoughts going out to Trav and all the family and friends devastated by this accident.

 

[David the Cat]

I came here page 1 full of hope for Margaret, and now I find she has passed.

I just have no words...

Do it for Trav next week boys....I for one will be supporting the Pies..

 

[PowerBaz]

That’s just tragic.

 

[Medhurst Magic]

Condolences Trav for the loss of your dear sister, such a tragedy.
C'mon boys, fire up next week and do it for Trav and his his family

 

[RegHickeyStand]

Just so sad. Trav was and is popular at Geelong. I love watching him still when he plays for you guys. To lose your life playing a footy match is unbelievable. I'm sure the Collingwood footy club will get around him.

 

[muzhogg]

What terrible, terrible news.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Varcoe family, with friends, team-mates, and all Collingwood people -- who are surely feeling the impact of this tragedy very deeply.

Grace and peace.

 

[Wosh]

Deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Margaret, an absolute tragedy.
I can imagine Collingwood people are feeling this deeply, all the best to you guys and gals, I know your great club will do everything in their power to help the Varcoe family through this.

 

[joff]

Condolences to Trav and his family terrible thing to have happen to such good people RIP Margaret

 

[iGNITER]

Terrible news. Condolences to the Varcoe family.

 

[PieNSauce]

So tragic! Words escape me but like all here, my heart goes out to the Varcoe Family and friends as well as her team mates and in particular to the other girl involved. RIP Maggie! Taken too soon.

 

[Pedro]

Wow. That's just bloody awful news. R.I.P Margaret. Thoughts and best wishes to Trav and the Varcoe family.

 

[SBYM]

What a s**t day.

Good on Travis for managing to have a bit of a laugh with that text. He and the family must be absolutely heartbroken.

Side by side.

 

[Snoop Dog]

Tragic news. RIP Maggie

 

[Black_White]

Just s**t.
Playing the game you love shouldn’t mean you lose your life.
Thoughts with all family and friends of the young lady.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Condolences to family and loved ones, terrible thing, absolutely heartbreaking ;(

 

[FireKrakouer]

Tragic. RIP Maggie.