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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Football club in mourning after the shock death of former junior player -'sending our sincere condolences'
A football club is in mourning after the death of teenager Declan Phillips this week in Brisbane 's east. The 14-year-old was walking to Wynnum State High School when he was struck by a Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD on Tingal Road and Berrima Street at 8.20am on Wednesday. The driver of the car, a 17-year-old, and his two passengers were not injured in the accident. Following the development, heartbroken members of the Wynnum Wolves Football Club urged fellow players and supporters to 'open their arms and hearts for the Phillips family.' 'A junior player at our club in 2023 and 2024, Declan loved his time playing football at Wolves, and his younger brother Ryan is a current member of the club's U10 Thor MiniRoos team,' a Facebook post read. 'On behalf of all Wynnum Wolves Football Club members, we are sending our sincere condolences to the Phillips family. In a lengthy Facebook post, members of the Wynnum Wolves Football Club urged fellow players and supporters to 'open their arms and hearts for the Phillips family' following the tragedy 'Friends of the family have set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral and other costs. There will also be donation points available at Carmichael Park during matches this weekend – on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 'In a tribute to Declan, Wynnum's NPL Men's team will observe a minute's silence on Saturday night before their match against Peninsula Power, as will the Wynnum U10 Wolverine and Thor teams, who play each other on Saturday afternoon. 'There will be a minute's silence across all games at Carmichael Park at that time. 'All Wolves teams are encouraged to wear black armbands in their games this weekend.' On Tuesday afternoon, students from Wynnum State High School visited the crash site - and many were seen consoling each other as they laid flowers in memory of Declan, who was gifted at maths and had a passion for solving problems. Queensland Police also confirmed they are investigating the crash. Family friend Lisa Axem posted online that Declan had a promising future. 'His younger brother and parents are still in deep shock, disbelief and grief,' she said. 'His chair, which normally holds his school bag, sits empty in the dining room. 'His hobbies, toys and iPad remain untouched. His room is quiet and still. 'All that can be heard in the family home are quiet voices and deep sobbing.' Friends and classmates spoke of the impact Declan had on their lives. 'I will always remember when we were little and we would play together. You had such a bright future, and you were so loved, I miss you already,' one friend wrote. 'It's going to feel so strange knowing you are not going to walk past there ever again,' another posted. 'I know you are resting easy up there, you were the quietest, but sweetest kid.' Wynnum State High School principal Sandra Quinn also said Declan will be missed. 'He was a much-loved year nine male student and valued member of our Wynnum State High School community,' the letter read, according to the Courier Mail. 'I know that you will join me in offering our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. 'As a tight-knit school community, we share our shock and sadness at the enormity of this situation.' The 4WD which hit Declan was seen wedged underneath the Wynnum Rail Bridge, also known as Duck Bridge, is infamous due to its 1.9m clearance.
RNZ News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Solomon King FC in contention for inaugural OFC Professional League
Solomon Islands' Central Coast FC in action against Vanuatu's Ifira Black Bird FC at the OFC Men's Champions League 2025 in Honiara. 6 April 2025 Photo: OFC The Solomon Islands' lone football club in the running to be part of the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) League Professiobal League has been revealed. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that Solomon King FC is one of the 13 clubs now awaiting final selection by the OFC, who will be annoucing the teams that will be part of the new league in September. The OFC Professional League is set to kick-off in January 2026. In a statement, Manele said that a new partnership forged between the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) and the Brisbane-based Wynnum Wolves Football Club would help the new club. "In what is described as a major boost for Solomon Islands football, the partnership between SIFF and Wynnum Wolves FC will see the establishment of the country's first professional football club ahead of the newly introduced Oceania Football Confederation Pro League," the statement said. "Under this landmark partnership, SIFF will form a team to compete in the OFC Pro League, to be named Solomon King FC. "Solomon King FC will be the nation's first professional football club, comprising 18 local players and six international recruits. The team will be based in both Honiara and Brisbane, Australia, and will play matches across six different venues within the Pacific region. "Players will also have potential pathways to the German Bundesliga through Wynnum Wolves FC's relationship with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund." Manele expressed his appreciation to the Wynnum Wolves FC's President Rabieh Krayem. He also met with SIFF President Donald Marahare and SIFF chief executive Leonard Paia. OFC Professional League project manager Stuart Larman told RNZ Pacific on Tuesday that the Solomon Islands club is one of the teams now in the final phase. "Considering the club have announced their partnership, we can acknowledge that they Solomon Kings are one of the clubs that have applied to be in the OFCPL and that their application will be reviewed, as with all applicant clubs, after the 18 July deadline," Larman said, responding to queries raised with him. "As the only applicant club from the Solomon Islands, they will need to meet all the minimum requirements to attain a Club License to be recommended to the OFC Exco for entry into the OFCPL 2026." The OFC says there are currently 13 clubs from around the region vying to be selected, with the final eight teams expected to be known in August, with licenses to be given in September. In May, the confederation confirmed that there are six OFC Member Associations who have clubs in the list, with two from Fiji, two from Papua New Guinea, one each from Solomon Islands, Tahiti, and Vanuatu, with the other two clubs from Australia. "We expect the quality of submissions to continue at the same level as we have seen in the first phase of the Club Application Process," Larman told the media in May. The OFC Club Licensing Committee will pass its recommendations to the OFC Executive Committee in August and the eight selected clubs will be confirmed in September. The competition will run from early January until the end of May, with each club playing a minimum of 17 matches. There will be five circuit series rounds at various Pacific locations in a double round-robin format before the teams are split into two playoff groups, Leaders and Challengers.
