AFL club speaks after teen accidentally runs over friend during camping trip
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St Kilda has confirmed an incident involving player Charlie Banfield after the ABC reported he had accidentally run over a friend on a private property this month.
The ABC reports the incident happened in Yallingup, Western Australia and the victim had been hospitalised with broken bones, but emergency services had not been called to the scene. WA Police confirmed to nine.com.au there is no investigation underway.
Charlie Banfield of the Saints acknowledges the fans after the round 10 AFL match. Getty
News Corp reports the incident happened during a camping trip involving a group of friends.
In a statement to nine.com.au, St Kilda said the injured victim will make a full recovery.
“The St Kilda Football Club is aware of an incident involving Charlie Banfield on a rural private property in Western Australia,” the club wrote.
“Our thoughts are with Charlie and the injured individual, who we understand will make a swift and full recovery.
“The club has already spoken to Charlie about this incident and will continue to support him through the matter.”
Banfield, 19, played three matches for St Kilda this season after he was taken at pick 41 in the national draft, having been recruited from Western Australia.
Banfield made his debut in round 10 against Richmond with the Saints winning by 36 points.
He played the next two matches against Fremantle and Hawthorn but didn’t feature again.
The midfielder’s father Drew played for the West Coast Eagles where he won two premierships.
