{"id":278042,"date":"2025-11-11T17:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/278042\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:01:11","slug":"junction-oval-to-host-tribute-for-ben-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/278042\/","title":{"rendered":"Junction Oval to host tribute for Ben Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Ben Austin<\/p>\n

A memorial service will be held at Melbourne\u2019s Junction Oval on 20 November from 11am to farewell 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, whose passing last month has deeply touched Victoria\u2019s sporting community.<\/p>\n

Ben was struck in the neck while batting in the nets at Ferntree Gully\u2019s Wally Tew Reserve on 28 October and died soon after. His loss has united teammates, coaches, and supporters across cricket and football, where he was admired for his talent, humility, and leadership.<\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s father, Jace Austin, told the Herald Sun the family was grateful to Cricket Victoria for helping to arrange the service at a ground that meant a great deal to his son. \u201cHe went to the Junction any time he could to watch any form of cricket,\u201d he said, adding that Ben \u201cabsolutely loved\u201d the game and the venue where he trained as a junior.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Yarraville Cricket Club players stand in silence before their match against Bayswater, paying tribute to 17-year-old Ben Austin. The team wore black armbands in his memory as part of statewide tributes across Victoria. Photo: Eagle Eye Photography<\/p>\n

Cricket Victoria staff, including CEO Nick Cummins, have supported the family through the arrangements. The Collingwood Football Club has also offered the 2023 AFL Premiership Cup for use at the memorial.<\/p>\n

Tributes have continued across the state. Ferntree Gully\u2019s under-14 team, which includes Ben\u2019s younger brother Zach, paused before play on Saturday morning to observe a minute\u2019s silence. The club\u2019s senior side did the same before its match against South Belgrave.<\/p>\n

Yarraville Cricket Club seniors, playing Bayswater on Saturday, also observed a minute\u2019s silence and wore black armbands in Ben\u2019s memory, joining dozens of clubs across Victoria in paying tribute.<\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s initials and cap number, \u201cBA 512,\u201d have been painted on the oval where he trained, a lasting reminder of a young sportsman who inspired everyone who knew him.<\/p>\n


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