A sad day for rugby league
Manly Sea Eagles players were last night mourning the loss of their young teammate Jason Annear, who fell to his death just hours after the club’s annual presentation dinner on Friday.
The 21-year-old’s body lay at the base of the headland separating Queenscliff and Freshwater beaches until just before 7pm Sunday evening, when members of the public alerted police.
News of his death came as a devastating blow for the Sea Eagles, with club officials describing him as a quiet, likeable and trouble-free youngster.
The Central Coast junior joined Manly aged 16 and spent his first four seasons rising through the S.G. Ball and Toyota Cup ranks.
Manly officials refused to comment publicly until the NSW Coroner makes an official finding, which is expected to be delivered today.
Instead, the club posted a short note on its Twitter account that read: “Tragic news for the club today. Out of respect for the family we’ll make a statement at a more appropriate time.”
But Sea Eagles officials are privately at a loss to explain the tragedy because Annear was in good spirits alongside fellow players at Friday night’s function.
Read more at the Daily Telegraph
R.I.P
R.I.P
That is awlful news for the Manly club and especially for Jasons family. 21 is way to young to die.
R.I.P and god bless his team mates, family and Friends
Tragic loss – young talent gone – RIP
R.I.P
First NRL related thread without a fight, R.I.P.
Very sad news for his family and club R. I. P Jason..!
R.I.P champ
had a big future with a lot of talent….tragic… R.I.P. condolences to your family.
Tragic news it’s shame this young fellow will never reach the heights he probably dreamt about. I’m sure the league community will rally behind his family in this terrible time
Couldve been the next Glen Stewart. He had his whol life ahead of him. RIP
Poor guy RIP
talented lock. RIP. passed away at my local beach.
Very, very sad day for all involved in league or not.
Condolences to the family..
R.I.P Jason Annear