Josh Battle receives AFL support after loss of unborn child
Hawthorn star Josh Battle and his wife Casey announced they lost their unborn child. AFL players and their partners publicly offered support.
Casey shared the sad news on Sunday night. She said the tiny life left the biggest mark on their hearts.
The couple have two daughters. They went to a beach and released a balloon.
It was decorated with messages and drawings as a farewell to the baby. Battle's Hawks teammates Jack Ginnivan and Massimo D'Ambrosio stood with them.
Partners of several AFL players came too and publicly showed love and support. The 28-year-old defender had just finished training on Saturday.
He then went to a press conference to talk about Hawthorn's hopes for the preliminary final against Brisbane at the MCG. The Hawks lost at this stage last year to their arch-rivals Geelong.
- 28 years old
- Battle's age
- Defender
- Battle's position
- Two daughters
- Couple's children
- Brisbane at MCG
- Preliminary final opponent
Why it mattersThis story shows how AFL clubs and the wider game community respond to personal grief. They offer public support during a difficult time.
AustraliaJosh Battle is a star at one of Australia's major AFL clubs heading into a crucial finals match, making the community's response a focus in the lead-up to Melbourne's preliminary final.
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