Australian football has been left reeling by the murder of Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh.
Walsh is dead, his wife has been hospitalised and his son has been charged with murder following a domestic dispute at their family home.
Phil Walsh, 55, was found with multiple stab wounds at at his house at 2am on Friday, and despite efforts from paramedics, he died at the scene.
His wife Meredith was taken to hospital after suffering a leg injury.
Walsh’s 26-year-old son Cy has been charged with murder. He was taken to hospital for a psychiatric assessment.
Out of respect for Walsh, Sunday’s match between the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats has been cancelled.
The Australian football community extended their sympathies to the Walsh family on Twitter.
Absolutely sickening news to wake up to about Phil Walsh! #RIP
— steve johnson (@Steviejohnson20) July 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/shaunmck44/status/616728852182601729
https://twitter.com/DHannebery/status/616732660971376640
All at St Kilda extend their sympathies to Phil Walsh's family and @Adelaide_FC at this devastating time. There are no words. #RIPPhilWalsh
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) July 2, 2015
An incredibly dark day. Our thoughts are with the family & friends of Phil Walsh along with the entire @Adelaide_FC community. Rest in peace
— GWS GIANTS (@GWSGIANTS) July 2, 2015
Hat-tip to Sydney Morning Herald
