Former AFL participant Eli Templeton is suing the Balwyn Soccer Membership, the Jap Soccer League and the Boroondara Council following a sickening on-field incident.
In August 2022, the ex-Saint was despatched crashing over a fence whereas representing Balwyn Soccer Membership and landed headfirst onto the encircling concrete.
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Whereas the now 28-year-old has recovered from the bodily accidents, the unlucky incident pressured him to surrender soccer completely.
Templeton, who performed 14 video games for St Kilda between 2014-16, is suing for negligence within the Supreme Court docket.
Then 26 years previous, Templeton was enjoying for VFL outfit Port Melbourne — the place he gained a pair of best-and-fairest awards — however turned out for a single match for Balwyn throughout a bye weekend.
“Eli Templeton was enjoying a one-off sport right here at Balwyn in 2022, when he suffered a concussion that ended his profession aged 26,” 9 Information reporter Tom Morris stated on Friday.
“Templeton has launched Supreme Court docket motion, suing not simply Balwyn Soccer Membership, but additionally the Jap Soccer League and the Metropolis of Boroondara for negligence.
“Templeton alleges the boundary line was too near the fence, and the drinks desk, which he was ran into, created a hazard, which each didn’t adjust to AFL and native soccer rules.”
The accidents Templeton suffered in 2022 are stated to have had everlasting implications.
“He suffered 4 seizures and two bleeds on the mind, which resulted in everlasting harm,” he reported.
“Templeton’s accidents have been so horrific that the sport (in 2022) was referred to as off instantly, early within the third quarter.
“The paperwork I spoke of earlier than reveal Templeton suffers from main depressive dysfunction with nervousness, amongst an array of different psychological well being diseases.
“This case has vital ramifications for native soccer across the nation and no listening to date has been set.”
Templeton was a member of Port Melbourne’s management group and performed an integral half within the membership’s 2017 VFL premiership overcome Richmond’s reserves.
A 183cm ahead, Templeton was chosen with decide three within the 2014 AFL rookie draft by the Saints.
Initially revealed as Ex-AFL participant Eli Templeton suing native membership, league after ‘horrific’ harm ended profession
