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Should I let my kids play footy? How to weigh the benefits with the risk of injury

After recent reports of dozens of former Australian footballers diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy and the death of 27-year-old footballer Nathan Fitzgerald from an on-field brain injury, many parents are wondering whether they should let their kids play footy.

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Van Rooyen unlocking his best as Demons ravage Richmond

Van Rooyen unlocking his best as Demons ravage Richmond

Melbourne coach Steven King has hailed the evolution of Jacob van Rooyen following the key forward's six-goal haul in a 46-point demolition of Richmond.

Father of much-loved footy player gives moving tribute

Father of much-loved footy player gives moving tribute

The suburban football club of Nathan Fitzgerald has hosted a moving memorial service for the young player who suffered a fatal mid-match head knock.

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From the Pocket: Outside the AFL, the football community faces different but equally grave dangers

Nathan Fitzgerald was named in the back pocket for the Epping reserves. He never made it home

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Open invite to fatally injured footy player's memorial

Family members of a beloved football player will join a memorial service hosted by his local club after the 27-year-old died of on-field injuries.

‘Accident waiting to happen’: player’s death raises alarm over risk of concrete cricket pitches in Australian rules football

Concrete-based cricket pitches, like that on which Nathan Fitzgerald received fatal blows to the head, are ‘totally unsafe’, concussion advocate says

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: China’s missile test condemned; tributes for Melbourne teacher; and another ‘Pam the Bird’ stunt

Albanese says China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation

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AFL clubs to don black armbands in honour of Melbourne teacher who died after head clash during football game

AFL clubs to don black armbands in honour of Melbourne teacher who died after head clash during football game

A minute’s silence will also be held before Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons match to mourn 27-year-old Nathan Fitzgerald

The Guardian - AU

Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy

Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy

A beloved school teacher who died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves Australian rules game will be farewelled by his local club.

Australian man receiving ‘end-of-life’ care after head clash at football game

Australian man receiving ‘end-of-life’ care after head clash at football game

Epping Football Netball Club raises concerns about covered cricket pitch on oval where young footballer suffered the severe injury

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Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

A local football club president is urging a rethink of multi-purpose playing fields after a young player died from critical injuries suffered during a game.

Melbourne teacher dies after head clash during suburban football game

Melbourne teacher dies after head clash during suburban football game

Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, died in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor, club confirms

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