The 2016 AFL premiership medal of Western Bulldogs star Easton Wood has been stolen.
Victoria Police allege it was taken during a burglary in the inner Melbourne suburb of Albert Park between April 14 and 26.
Wood, 30, stood in for injured captain Bob Murphy captain in the Bulldogs’ drought-breaking grand final win over Sydney in 2016.
His medal is one of several items of sentimental value that were stolen, including a World War I identification tag belonging to Wood’s wife Tiffany.
Wood had hoped to pass on his premiership medal to daughter Matilda.
“A medal is the symbol of hard work over a career and what we achieved as a team in that year,” Wood said.
“It’s awful to have that symbol gone and that bit of history in my own life.”
A premiership watch, jewellery and a drone were among the items stolen.
The family was not home during the burglary, having chosen to visit Wood’s mother’s property at Camperdown after the AFL shutdown period was announced.
Wood said the burglary had raised further issues about him potentially having to spend time away in a quarantine hub as the AFL considers ways to restart the season.
“We’ve taken some measures now to increase the security at our property but that is a concern,” Wood said.
Police said the silver World War I service identification tag is engraved with ‘Sayers SA 1830’ on the front and ‘Nugget’ on the back.
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
I was saying the same thing this morning. I think the players don’t want it this year .
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Oh yeah I feel the same Bird in regards to Tom Lynch choosing the Tigers over Pies and Hawks...oh hang on...
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Ah, it was edited. Originally was missing a word, which made it read like the premiership was stolen, not the medal.
Floyd Calhoun
Guest
Yep. I get it now. A bit distracted by the “worst English” claim. Still am.
Martin
Roar Rookie
Let's not conform with rules.
Floyd Calhoun
Guest
What’s wrong with it?
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Conflating burglary with AFL hubs is a bit of a reach, Easton old mate. I swear the players don't want a 2020 season. :thumbdown:
Birdman
Roar Rookie
If the umps stopped Buddy from getting a premiership medal in red and white, I'm ok with that :silly:
Nick
Roar Guru
Oh, snap!
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Why did it take me like 7 re-reads of that line to notice what was wrong with it?
Naughty's Headband
Roar Rookie
Don't read the first line of the article, it's just as bad...
Blake Standfield
Roar Guru
Maybe one of the umpires wanted to be awarded for the crucial role they played that day.
6x6 perkele
Roar Rookie
Lol missed that initially cheers man
Naughty's Headband
Roar Rookie
That headline is some of the worst English I've seen in a while.
6x6 perkele
Roar Rookie
Nah turned out Maynard just let him through the front door like a welcomed guest.
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
That’s really awful but I have another burglary to report. Dom Sheed seems to have broken into the Pies trophy cabinet and stolen our 16th cup?