Former AFL player, coach and Fox Sports commentator Danny Frawley has died aged 56.
Frawley’s car was involved in an accident in Millbrook, near Geelong, this afternoon.
A Victoria Police statement said “Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Millbrook this afternoon. It’s believed the vehicle left the road and struck a tree at the intersection of Old Melbourne and Sullivans Road just after 1.30pm.”
“The yet to be formally identified driver and only occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.”
“The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined at this stage.” The statement concluded.
Frawley was a former captain of St Kilda and enjoyed an incredible career between 1984 and 1995.
Once he retired from playing, Frawley was the senior coach of Richmond between 2000 and 2004, before heading to Hawthorn and St Kilda.
Frawley also co-hosted Bounce on Fox Footy.
Anyone with information, who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with this news, you can call Beyond Blue 24 hours a day on 1300 22 4636, or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If life is in immediate danger, contact emergency services on 000.
Tiger Syd
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Stevo
Roar Rookie
Vale Danny.
Tiger Syd
Roar Rookie
Sad day for his family and football. RIP Spud you will be missed.
Pedro
Guest
I am so saddened. I am a man of comparable age who has struggled with depression. I never met Danny Frawley but I found him an engaging and interesting commentator and loved his work on News Radio. If you are not travelling well please speak to someone.
Zlatan
Roar Rookie
Very upset right now. Rest in Peace Danny. You will be missed.
IAP
Guest
Very shocking news. Was a good man taken too early.
sammy
Guest
WOW...what sad news. I remember spud during his St Kilda days - great fullback and always was a thorn in the side of our SA State team. A real character and most of all a fantastic footballer
EaglesMan
Roar Rookie
RIP Danny, such tragic news. Condolences to his family, friends and loved ones
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
My son in law and I were talking about Frawley at tea time when this news came through. A terrible tragedy. A fine and very witty clever man. Always be sadly missed. RIP
Kane
Roar Rookie
Absolutely terrible news, footy will take a backseat this week. I didn't know him personally but I feel like I've lost someone I know.
Peter Warrington
Guest
Just awful Was willing to clown around to let others have fun, but he was a proper football champion, and a leader around health and depression. Saints, Tigers, all footy fans, we should stand together in sadness at this awful loss. RIP, Spud
Fat Tony
Guest
This is very sad news. Rest in peace Danny.
Mark.
Roar Rookie
Very sad news. Loved his enthusiasm for the game.
The Brazilian
Roar Rookie
A very much loved coach by all at Tigerland. Top bloke. Will be missed.
Scott Sanders
Guest
Such a sad day he made me laugh so much a icon to the game rip spud ????????
Cat
Roar Guru
One of a very few actually good commentators/hosts gone much too soon. Vale Spud.
anon
Roar Pro
That's awful. I was only listening to his sacked podcast a few days ago.
Hawksman1992
Roar Rookie
Damn this is sad he was my favorite on fox footy.
HedleyLamarr
Roar Rookie
RIP Danny! very sad.
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Oh, wowee. This is very distressing news. I'll admit I don't know a huge amount of his playing and coaching days, but I watched him on Bounce, and whilst I was indifferent to the show itself, Frawley always seemed like such a genuine individual. Rest in peace.