‘A true star who shone both inside and out’
The footy world is in mourning after a ‘vibrant and loveable’ teenage star died aged 16.
Tributes have poured in for Samara Whitney, a member of the Wynyard Soccer Membership and Tasmania Devils program, after her demise this week.
‘It’s with nice disappointment and heartache, we acknowledge the sudden passing of Samara Whitney,’ Wynyard FC mentioned on social media.
‘Samara has been part of the WFC household since juniors and performed an integral position in our Senior Ladies’s Premiership facet this 12 months.
‘A vibrant & loveable younger woman who has made her mark on the WFC as a passionate and gifted participant, who had an enormous future forward of her.
‘Our younger gun, our pocket rocket, our quantity 2 … such a optimistic affect for all. Somebody who had a terrific reference to both our membership and the broader group. This may final eternally.
‘A true star who shone vibrant both inside and out.
‘We thanks for permitting us to be part of your journey and for bringing a lot mild (and) pleasure into so many lives.’
AFL Tasmania additionally launched a press release on Wednesday night.
‘AFL Tasmania extends its deepest sympathies to the Wynyard Soccer Membership, North West Soccer League and Tasmania Devils communities following the sudden passing of Samara Whitney,’ they mentioned.
‘Samara was a beloved member of the Wynyard Cats and the Tasmania Devils program, having additionally represented the NWFL on this 12 months’s Ladies’s All Stars Collection.
‘Our ideas are with Samara’s buddies, household and members of the Tassie footy group.’
A GoFundMe web page has been set as much as elevate funds to ‘give Samara the gorgeous ship off she deserves.’ Donations have reached nearly $27,000.
The Wynyard Soccer Membership is opening its doorways on September 8 for the general public to pay their respects to Samara.
Her college may also present counselling and assist companies to assist college students, workers and their households cope along with her tragic loss.
If you happen to want assist, contact Lifeline 13 11 14, or Past Blue on 1300 224 636
