Footy player's death sparks calls for pitch safety review

Nathan Fitzgerald, a 27-year-old teacher and Epping Football Club player, has died after suffering a head injury during a match when he collided with a hard synthetic cover over a cricket pitch on a shared sporting ground in suburban Melbourne. The tragedy has prompted urgent calls for a review of safety measures on shared sporting grounds across Australia, with the club president advocating for AFL Victoria, Cricket Victoria and local councils to develop better solutions to mitigate risks. A GoFundMe established in Nathan's honour has raised over $75,000, with hundreds of supporters paying tribute to the player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.