Boyd Cordner was one of the pallbearers as Dark's casket was carried past a line of family and friends gathered at the field. Tell us your location and find more local ABC News and information. "They'd want to know what his latest projects and adventures are.
VALE: Joel Dark playing for Central before he collapsed on the field on September 6. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, A GoFundMe page was established earlier this week.
The Knights released a statement on Friday to announce the club has offered its support to Central Newcastle and its players. Subscribe to the Newcastle Weekly email newsletter for more local news. Also, by that stage the club's top squad will have finished their commitments in the statewide President's Cup.
While you're with us, did you know the Newcastle Herald offers breaking news alerts, daily email newsletters and more? Former NSW Country representative and premiership-winning halfback Jade Porter is answering an SOS call from Western Suburbs coach Todd Lowrie to steer the Rosellas around the paddock. There will now be two first grade fixtures this weekend.
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Rugby league player Joel Dark has died in hospital five days after a horrific accident on the footy field. Home Ground: Newcastle No. OAs RESERVE GRADE.
The match between Newcastle Central and Western Suburbs was abandoned following the incident 15 minutes into the second half with Wests in front 10-6. The final was played in front of 4000 spectators and saw North victorious over Central 10–2. Join us! The Newcastle Rugby League is a local rugby league football competition in Newcastle, Australia. A Newcastle rugby league player who died earlier this month after a head knock on the field has been remembered as a confident, loving, and talented young man.
The announcement was made by Newcastle RL on Wednesday.
"I know the family will get all the support they need from the tight knit community of Old Bar in the days and weeks ahead, along with the entire game as we unite in this tragic loss.".
"Whenever I would touch base with any of my mates they would always ask me how Squid's going," he said. Newcastle RL understands and respects this decision. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.
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