A promising footy star who died in a horror crash has saved four other lives after his organs were donated.
Brodie McFarlane, 14, was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Manjimup, in the far south-west of Western Australia, last Tuesday.
He was rushed to the local hospital before being airlifted to Perth where he remained in a coma for three days before his life support was switched off, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the wider community.
Brodie was remembered by shattered loved ones as a “good soul” with a wonderful energy who was there for everyone.
Although he loved the outdoors, his greatest passion was football.
Both kidneys and two other organs were donated to save other lives.
‘He had so many friends. “He was so well known and he was always such an energetic, kind and happy person,” his mother Sarah Matthews told the newspaper Manjimup Bridgetown Times.
‘People I don’t even know message me. I was flooded with food – children came to my door.
Tributes continue to be paid to Brodie McFarlane, who died in a motorcycle crash
Brodie McFarlane was an aspiring sportsman and an avid fisherman
“Many kids have actually reached out and said how much he brightened their day, and they will miss his cheeky smile.”
Brodie has been a much-loved member of Deanmill Football Club since the family moved to the area four years ago.
He was selected in several representative teams and received the award for the most consistent player for his team last year.
“From the moment he joined the club, it was clear that Brodie was a talented, passionate young player.”
‘A star on the field and an exceptional boy off it.
‘He played with heart and determination and embodied the true spirit of our club every moment he was on the pitch.’
Ms Matthews commented on the post: ‘Brodie loved football and was truly a little superstar.’
Deanmill Football Club described Brodie (pictured) as a star both on and off the pitch
Rival clubs also paid tribute to Brodie.
A GoFundMe set up to support Brodie’s family has raised more than $23,000.
‘Gone too early. Forever young,” the page reads.