Teammates of Melbourne footballer Nathan Fitzgerald to sit out match after death
- Teammates of Epping football player Nathan Fitzgerald, who died on Monday night following catastrophic head injuries he received on the field on Saturday, will sit this weekend's match out.
- Epping Football Netball Club president Luke De Vincentis said the reserves team, which the 27-year-old mainly played in, had decided to miss their planned match, while the under 19.5s and seniors would still play.
- The club will also hold a commemorative service this Saturday in honour of Mr Fitzgerald, a much-loved player and high school teacher.
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- Teammates of Epping football player Nathan Fitzgerald, who died on Monday night following catastrophic head injuries he received on the field on Saturday, will sit this weekend's match out.
- Epping Football Netball Club president Luke De Vincentis said the reserves team, which the 27-year-old mainly played in, had decided to miss their planned match, while the under 19.5s and seniors would still play.
- The club will also hold a commemorative service this Saturday in honour of Mr Fitzgerald, a much-loved player and high school teacher.
Sources: ABC Australia