A promising footy star who died in a horror crash has saved four other lives after his organs were donated.
Brodie McFarlane, 14, was critically injured in a motorbike accident in Manjimup in Western Australia’s far south-west last Tuesday.
He was rushed to the local hospital before he was airlifted to Perth, where he spent three days in a coma before his life support was switched off, sparking an outpouring of tributes from the wider community.
Brodie was remembered by shattered loved ones as a ‘good soul’ with an amazing energy who was there for everyone.
While he loved the great outdoors, his biggest passion was footy.
Both kidneys and two other organs were donated to save other lives.
‘He had so many friends. He was so well known, and he was always such an energetic, kind, happy person,’ his mum Sarah Matthews told the Manjimup-Bridgetown Times.
‘People I don’t even know are messaging me. I’ve had been inundated with food — I’ve had kids coming to my doorstep.
Tributes continue to flow for Brodie McFarlane, who was killed in motorcycle accident
Brodie McFarlane was aspiring sportsman and avid fisherman
‘A lot of kids have really reached out and said how much he brightened their day, and they will miss his cheeky smile.’
Brodie had been a much-loved member of Deanmill Football Club since the family moved to the region four years ago.
He was selected in multiple representative teams and received the most consistent player award for his team last year.
‘From the moment he arrived at the club, it was clear that Brodie was a talented, passionate young player,’ the club posted
‘A star on the field and an exceptional kid off of it.
‘He played with heart and determination, embodying the true spirit of our club in every moment he was on the field.’
Ms Matthews commented on the post: ‘Brodie loved football and truly was a little superstar.’
Deanmill Football Club described Brodie (pictured) as a star both on and off the field
Rival clubs also paid tribute to Brodie.
A GoFundMe set up to support Brodie’s family has raised more than $23,000.
‘Gone too soon. Forever young,’ the page states.
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