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Nick Wilson and Duncan Murray

Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy

Tributes are flowing for footballer Nathan Fitzgerald who died after he was injured during a game. (HANDOUT/Epping FC)

Tributes continue to flow for a young teacher who died following a tragic footballing accident, as his heartbroken local club decides how best to farewell him.

Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, died in hospital on Monday after suffering an injury while playing for Epping Football Netball Club at Lalor Recreation Reserve, in Melbourne's north, on Saturday.

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