Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAn amateur Aussie rules player hurt in a freak accident is unlikely to survive.Updated July 6, 2026 — 5:56am,first published 5:53amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:53Millions mourn for slain Iranian supreme leaderVideo icon0:38America marks 250th birthdayVideo icon0:19AI fuelling HSC cheatingVideo icon0:21PM's diplomatic trip to FijiAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe