Osborne footballer Jed Griffin, 25, dies in accident
Osborne footballer Jed Griffin, 25, died in an accident at the club reserve on Sept 20; his funeral is Sept 29.
Griffin won back-to-back premierships with Osborne in 2024 and 2025. Jed Griffin also played junior and senior football for Rutherglen and Corowa-Rutherglen.
Jed Griffin's funeral is at Osborne Recreation Ground at 2pm on Sept 29. The family invited mourners to wear footy colours, casual dress and even Crocs and thongs, reflecting Griffin's country-boy style.
Club president Jason Webster expects a huge turnout from the football community and beyond. Webster said Griffin touched many lives across multiple clubs and communities during his 25 years.
- 25 years old
- Age
- 2024 and 2025
- Premierships won
- Osborne Recreation Ground
- Funeral location
- 2pm Tuesday, September 29
- Funeral time
Why it mattersA young athlete's death has shaken a close-knit country football community. The funeral is a chance for the region to gather and see how widely his impact spread.
AustraliaOsborne Football Club and the wider NSW border football community are farewelling a premiership player and respected teammate.
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