Patrick Cronin's football team win first game since teen's death

One-punch victim Patrick Cronin has been remembered by his Melbourne football team, who today won their first game since his death.

The Lower Plenty Bears took on Whittlesea at Montmorency Park this afternoon, winning 20.10 (130) to 15.11 (101).

The 19-year-old died in Royal Melbourne Hospital on Monday after he was allegedly punched on Saturday night at a bar in Diamond Creek.

Earlier that day he had played his first seniors game for Lower Plenty.

Hundreds travelled to the oval to watch the game today, which started with a minute's silence.

The Bears wore two black armbands to mourn Mr Cronin and club official Tony Barden, who also died this week.

Mr Cronin's brother Lucas was among the victorious Bears side today.

All games in the Northern Football League this weekend will hold a minute's silence and players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect for Mr Cronin.

Mr Cronin's funeral service will be held on Wednesday at Whitefriars Catholic College.

Andrew William Lee, 33, has been charged with Mr Cronin's murder, while his brother Brendan Lee, 37, has been charged with threatening a witness.

Both are remanded in custody.