The NRL community is rallying around the family of 19-year-old Johannes Logan after the tragic death of the South Sydney Rabbitohs player. Logan was a member of South Sydney’s Jersey Flegg squad (at Under-21 level) and had been working his way through the grades at the famous NRL club.
The Rabbitohs announced the devastating news on Wednesday night, saying in a statement: “Johannes was a much-loved member of the Rabbitohs, willing to support his teammates and the club on and off the field. The young middle forward had developed strong bonds and friendships within the playing group and staff, and he will be dearly missed by everyone connected to the Rabbitohs.”
Johannes Logan was a 19-year-old prop in the Rabbitohs’ lower grades. Image: Bunnies TV/South Sydney Rabbitohs.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help his devastated family, with NRL stars like Cameron Murray and Jacob Host among the many to donate. Murray is the Rabbitohs’ captain and a State of Origin star with NSW. Host played for Souths from 2021 to 2025.
The GoFundMe page reads: “Support the Logan family during this difficult time, if you would like to help out, a donation would be most welcomed. These funds will go directly to the family to help them during this difficult time. Our prayers are with Rene, Andrew, AJ, and Abi. You will be missed Johannes.”
Logan was born in Orange before moving to Sydney, where he started out playing rugby union. He attended famous rugby school St Joseph’s College and played in the first XV team.
The NRL community is rallying around the family of Johannes Logan. Image: Supplied
The front-rower had switched his focus to rugby league and signed a professional contract with the Rabbitohs. He played SB Ball Cup (Under-19 level) in 2025 and had been promoted to Jersey Flegg. He was also a talented swimmer and water polo player, and was viewed by many at the Rabbitohs as a first-grade player in the making.
Souths said: “The South Sydney Rabbitohs, the RLPA, the NRL and St Joseph’s College are supporting the Logan family, Johannes’ friends and teammates, clubmates and staff at this very difficult time, and we all request privacy for his family and friends while they mourn the passing of Johannes.”
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Veteran rugby league journo ‘The Mole’ wrote on social media: “Terrible news – Souths Jersey Flegg prop Johannes Logan has died. Here is a link to support his family.”
Another person commented: “How awful, what terrible news. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and club mates. RIP Johannes.” While a third added: “Terrible news, thoughts and prayers for the family.”
As of Wednesday evening, over $60,000 had been raised for Logan’s family. The GoFundMe page originally started with a $10,000 target.
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