AFLW Star Mia Austin Honors Late Cousin Ben Austin
Mia Austin, forward for Carlton, expressed deep emotion after scoring a goal during the Blues' decisive victory over West Coast, dedicating the moment to her late cousin Ben Austin.
Heartfelt Celebration Amid Victory
The Blues secured a solid win, advancing to the semi-finals, but the highlight was Austin's goal right as the three-quarter time siren sounded. After taking a strong mark and kicking the goal, Austin was surrounded by teammates who shared in the emotional moment. Tears were visible as she paid tribute to Ben.
Tragic Loss of Ben Austin
Ben Austin, aged 17, passed away recently after being accidentally hit by a cricket ball during warm-up for a T20 match.
“Your heart breaks with this vision doesn’t it?” Abbey Holmes commented on Channel 7. “You can see how much this means to Mia Austin ... just the teammates, it gives me goosebumps looking at that vision, just the love and support that has been shown there.”
Alister Nicholson remarked, “A moment of great poignancy on the three-quarter time siren. It has been such a challenging time for the Austin family following the tragic passing of young Ben in the cricket training accident.”
Summary
This poignant tribute by Mia Austin highlights the profound support among teammates and the emotional impact of losing a loved one in unexpected circumstances.