Nick Lowden Explained

Fullname:Nicholas Anthony Lowden
Birth Date:2000 2, df=y
Originalteam:Gippsland Power
Height:191cm
Weight:93kg
Years1:2022–2023
Club1:Norwood
Games Goals1:22 (6)

Nicholas Anthony Lowden (10 February 2000 – 3 August 2023) was an Australian rules football player who played for the Casey Demons in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and the Norwood Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

Playing career

Lowden played for Gippsland Power in the NAB League before moving to the Casey Demons in the VFL, where he played several games from 2019 until the end of the 2021 season.[1]

In 2022, Lowden joined the Norwood Football Club in the SANFL and played in the club's 2022 premiership. Lowden also played nine games in 2023.[2]

Death

Lowden died on 3 August 2023, at the age of 23. Following his death, the SANFL paid tribute and a minute's silence was held before the start of every SANFL League match in Round 16.[3] Norwood defeated South Adelaide 12.11 (83) to 12.9 (81) in their game that weekend.[4]

Lowden's family donated his brain to scientific research into concussion.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Family of Nick Lowden reveal 'frightening' change before his tragic death . news.com.au.
  2. Web site: SANFL statement: Vale Nicholas Lowden . SANFL.
  3. Web site: Footy world pays tribute to Nick Lowden after 23yo's 'tragic and unexpected death' . Fox Sports. 4 August 2023 .
  4. Web site: Norwood wins Nick Lowden Tribute match . Norwood Football Club.