Former Melbourne and Fremantle AFL player Colin Sylvia has died in a motor vehicle accident in Victoria’s northwest.
#BREAKING: Former AFL player Colin Sylvia has died in a car accident. Our thoughts are with the 32-year-old’s loved ones during this difficult time. #9Today pic.twitter.com/Ng3HcWXo3U
— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) October 28, 2018
Demons legend Garry Lyon told SEN on Monday the 32-year-old was involved in an incident in Irymple, near Mildura on Sunday afternoon.
“To my best mate, I still can’t believe it. Words can’t describe how I’m feeling!!! We were always side by side no matter where we were. My thoughts go out to his beautiful family, I’m gonna miss you brother. Gone to soon R.I.P Col,” former Demons teammate Brent Moloney wrote on twitter.
Absolutely saddened to hear the news about Colin Sylvia! Same draft so spend bit and pieces of time with him and always one of the nicest and come say hello! Thoughts are with family and all those close to him! 😞
— Sam Fisher (@SamFisher25) October 28, 2018
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