The entire football community is in shock following the death of a player during a match in Victoria.
The incident happened during a game between a local football team and a team from the Castlemaine Football League.
The player, who was 17 years old, was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.
He was scheduled to be transferred to Melbourne for treatment.
According to the police, the death of the teenager was not considered suspicious.
They were called to the scene after a report of an unresponsive individual at a football field in Kyneton.
The teenager, who was from Castlemaine, was taken to a hospital after the incident. He later died.
The football community has urged the people of Castlemaine to come together and support each other during this difficult time.
In a Facebook post, the club noted that they would be holding a community gathering at 4 pm at the Camp Reserve in the town.
The game between the Kyneton and Castlemaine senior teams was stopped following the death of the player.
It sparked an emotional reaction from the football community.
The teenager was reportedly known for being a kind and helpful individual.