Football world shocked by tragic death of Australian premiership winner aged just 23

Football world shocked by tragic death of Australian premiership winner aged just 23

• Footy world is mourning the death of a young premiership winner 
• Nick Lowden died on Thursday, his club has confirmed 
• For confidential support call the Lifeline 24-hour crisis support on: 13 11 14 

By Ollie Lewis For Daily Mail Australia

Updated: 11:41 BST, 4 August 2023

The footy world has been rocked following the death of a South Australian Football League premiership winner.

Nick Lowden, 23, died on Thursday, the Norwood Football Club confirmed in a statement.  

‘The Norwood Football Club is deeply saddened to announce the passing of premiership player and current squad member, Nicholas Lowden,’ the club said on Friday.

‘Nick played 22 League games across two seasons with the club in 2022 and 2023. He had previously played for the Casey Demons in Victoria.

‘The club is devastated by his passing, and is thinking of his family, the playing group, coaches, and the wider Norwood Football Club community at this difficult time.

The footy world has been rocked by the death of a young premiership winner

‘A powerful, strong player around the contest, Nick immediately made an impact on the field ensuring that his presence was felt particularly by opposition players.

‘He made his League debut at Norwood Oval in Round 8, 2022.

‘Lowds’ played a variety of key roles but few more impactful and memorable than his role in the victorious 2022 SANFL grand final.

‘Nick performed solidly at the beginning of this year before a calf injury in Round 9 interrupted his season.

‘Nick will be remembered by all of his teammates along with the coaches, volunteers, support and administration staff of the Norwood Football Club. We all send our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.’

Lowden, a former VFL star, was recruited to Norwood from Casey, having come through at Gippsland Power. He also played footy for the Darwin Buffaloes in the NTFL.

Following the devastating news, SANFL also released a statement.

Nick Lowden died on Thursday, the Norwood Football Club has confirmed

‘The South Australian Football Commission and everyone at SANFL are incredibly saddened by the tragic and unexpected death of Norwood Football Club player Nicholas Lowden,’ the statement reads.

‘The midfielder’s valuable contribution to Norwood Football Club and the SANFL men’s league in his short time playing in South Australia will always be remembered.

‘We send our heartfelt condolences and offer comfort and support to Nick’s family and friends, the players, coaches and staff of the Norwood Football Club and the extended football community at this difficult time.’

For confidential support call the Lifeline 24-hour crisis support on: 13 11 14 

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