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Footballer who died after hitting goalpost remembered for cheeky smile

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  • Football clubs are paying tribute to Osborne Football Netball Club player Jed Griffin, who died after hitting a goal post while being towed by a quad bike on Sunday.
  • A 20-year-old man charged with driving occasioning death is scheduled to face the Wagga Wagga Local Court today.
  • The incident happened one day after Mr Griffin took to the field for the Osborne senior side's game against Henty in the Hume Football Netball League grand final.
  • Mr Griffin's coach of three years, Myles Aalbers, said Jed was a determined athlete with a cheeky demeanour and a quick-witted sense of humour.
  • The Henty Football Netball Club said it sent love, care and condolences to the 25-year-old's family and loved ones.

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The Henty Football Netball Club said it sent love, care and condolences to the 25-year-old's family and loved ones.

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Football clubs are paying tribute to Osborne Football Netball Club player Jed Griffin, who died after hitting a goal post while being towed by a quad bike on Sunday.

The 25-year-old is being remembered for his cheeky smile, love for fishing and hunting and loyalty to his friends.

A 20-year-old man charged with driving occasioning death is scheduled to face the Wagga Wagga Local Court today.

A 25-year-old footballer who died after hitting a goalpost while being towed by a quad bike is being remembered as a competitor and teammate.

Jed Griffin died at the Osborne Football Club's home ground south-west of Wagga Wagga on Sunday afternoon.

The incident happened one day after Mr Griffin took to the field for the Osborne senior side's game against Henty in the Hume Football Netball League grand final.

Osborne lost the grand final by six points.

Mr Griffin's coach of three years, Myles Aalbers, said Jed was a determined athlete with a cheeky demeanour and a quick-witted sense of humour.

Mr Aalbers described Mr Griffin as one of the best footballers he had seen and an all-round great person.

Mr Aalbers said Mr Griffin's commitment to Osborne was evident in the literal journey he made to play and train, driving past several other clubs between his home and the ground.

The Henty Football Netball Club said it sent love, care and condolences to the 25-year-old's family and loved ones.

The Corowa Rutherglen Football Netball Club, where Mr Griffin played some junior and senior matches, said his's death would leave a large hole in the hearts of those who knew him.

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