Teen's shock death in footy match stuns Victorian community

The Central Victorian football community is mourning the shock death of a 17-year-old boy who collapsed during a match.

Paramedics were called to the Kyneton Football Netball Club about 12.20pm yesterday and rushed the teenager in a critical condition to Kyneton Hospital, where an air ambulance was waiting for him.

The under-18 player died at the hospital before he could be transferred.

The Bendigo FNL match between Castlemaine Magpies and Kyneton Tigers was cancelled.

A spokesperson for Castlemaine Football Netball Club said players and supporters were "devastated" by the "tragic" death.

"The club and league's first priority is providing and facilitating support for the family, friends, teammates, and coaches of the player," the spokesperson said.

The club has requested people respect the privacy of family, friends and teammates, they added.

Police said the exact circumstances surrounding the player's death are yet to be determined "but the matter is not being treated as suspicious".

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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