Hundreds farewell young rugby league player who died on holiday

More than a thousand people have farewelled a young rugby league player who died while on holiday in Spain.

The funeral for Liam Hampson, 24, was held today at Dolphin Oval in Redcliffe near Brisbane.

Hampson's friends and team mates carried their mate onto the field wearing shirts with his face and number printed on them.

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Hampson died last month after falling in a nightclub in Barcelona.

The tragedy came just a few days after he'd posted online: "My life is perfect."

At the special service, his father Brett described his son as his best mate.

"His positivity was infectious and he would always take the time to make everyone feel special by listening," he said.

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Hampson's friends sat on the sidelines of a ground where he was hopeful he would soon make his NRL debut.

In the stands was coach Wayne Bennett, who had seen his potential.

Known as Hampo, he was also remembered as a loyal friend, a teacher's aide at the local high school, and a spiritual young man in the prime of his life.

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Dolphins coach Scott Murray said Hampson was a special person to be around.

"You may have had a tough day, but if Liam was in the room, everything was okay. He just had that personality that he was able to light everyone up," he said.

Friend and club captain Cameron Cullen read a special poem.

"We are all going to miss you Hampo - no doubt about that," he said.