Footballer's life support turned off

[Collingwood 4 eternity]

Very sad news

Condolences to his family and team mates

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/footballers-life-support-turned-off-20110919-1khz4.html

THE family of a 26-year-old suburban footballer injured in a marking contest have decided to turn off life support.

Balwyn Tigers defender Shaun Bergin, who was once a Hawthorn rookie, was knocked unconscious in the final quarter of the Eastern League's qualifying final against Blackburn on September 4.

He was placed in an induced coma in The Alfred hospital, where a spokesman said he remained in a critical condition last night.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/footballers-life-support-turned-off-20110919-1khz4.html

 

[Paul Kersey]

A source on the Hawthorn board says that life support was turned off on Saturday and that as at last night, he was continuing to fight.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

What a nightmare for his wife and family, and for his friends and teammates. Can't help feeling sick for the guy who went for the spoil.

 

[Silent Alarm]

I always feel something physical when reading news like this. A very sad and unfortunate event. Condolences to his family and friends.

Hopefully the man who went for a spoil doesn't blame himself for this. Something not of malice, it seems.

 

[mollyfud]

The word tragedy is used a lot in footy, but this is a true tragedy! Praying for the best!

 

[kicksome]

really feel sorry for the guy, used to play juniors against him and he was a good player, used to have to tag him :/

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Passed away earlier this morning, according to the Herald-Sun. RIP Shaun and condolences to his family.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...sh-in-semi-final/story-fn53kld9-1226141524674

 

[Moti]

He came off life support Saturday evening and he fought so hard.

 

[Norfolk & Clew]

really feel sorry for the guy, used to play juniors against him and he was a good player, used to have to tag him :/

Likewise, always had to make sure he couldn't swing onto that beautiful left foot of his! Horrible news, thoughts go out to his wife and family.

Such a wonderful bloke, always up for a chat and so genuine!

 

[Bic]

Just married. Terrible news.

The bloke who clocked him got 6 weeks.

 

[swannies]

Sad, tragic news. A similar incident occurred here in WA last week, but in a bump. Condolences to both families.

 

[bradrowe#32]

Very sad, condolences to his loved ones.

 

[mysainters]

So incredibly sad.

Condolences.

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Just married. Terrible news.

The bloke who clocked him got 6 weeks.

What type of hit was it?

Blokes gonna feel pretty shit for the rest of his life, even if it was an accident.

All the best to his family.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

What type of hit was it?

Blokes gonna feel pretty shit for the rest of his life, even if it was an accident.

All the best to his family.

Original Herald-Sun report on the incident suggests that Bergin was collected in the head in a marking contest and was out cold when he hit the ground.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/serious-injury-for-tiger/story-fn53kld9-1226129221186

From another forum, I understand that the ground is very hard, probably because it's used to host Premier League cricket in the summer.

 

[Jisha]

Condolences to his wife and family, seemed to be a very decent person and footballer.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

RIP to Shaun and his best wishes to his family.

 

[Adz]

Sad. What was the cause?

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Sad day, really sad day.

 

[Moti]

Sad. What was the cause?

Not enough oxygen to the brain.

 

[Avatar]

RIP Shaun and condolences to his family and friends.

Was at the match and have followed the news closely since, so very sad for all involved.

 

[JoeLCatS]

Very sad news indeed. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. There has seemed to be quite a few football related deaths of recent times. Its sad people are losing there lives just by playing the game they love.