"It is with a heavy heart that Lismore City Rugby Union Club is today saddened and devastated by the loss of one of its young guns Eddie Allen." This is the first line on social media from the Lismore Rugby Club facebook page as the sporting community mourns the death of the 17 year old.

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A Far North Coast and NSW Country representative player, Eddie at just 17 years old made his debut with City first grade in 2020 and played with the Clubs Colts team who made their first ever Grand Final with victory over Mullumbimby on Saturday. A game that Eddie played.

"Taken tragically and too young Eddie was loved by everyone. "

"Rest easy Eddie."

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."

Other tributes have been posted on their facebook page including other Rugby Clubs like Wollongbar Rugby Club, "On behalf of the Wollongbar Rugby Club condolences to the family.

Our thoughts are with his teammates and the Lismore Rugby Club. May he Rest In Peace."

How this tragedy affects this weekend's Grand Final against minor Premiers Casuarina Beach is yet to be determined.

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