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Nick Wilson

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, suffered critical head injuries during an Australian rules football game. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

A young footballer's death after an on-field tragedy has sparked a broader conversation about the risks of being tackled on cricket pitches at suburban grounds.

Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, suffered critical head injuries during a Australian rules football game at Lalor Recreation Reserve, in Melbourne's north.

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