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'Infectious brightness': tributes flow for rising footy player Emily French
A "wonderful teammate" who had a "genuine kindness" and "loving personality" is how Wynyard's Emily French is being remembered.
The Wynyard Football Club took to social media to confirm the sudden death of the 16-year-old.
Emily, who was a promising footballer, made her NWFL senior women's debut in 2025.
"Emily began her journey at WFC in our under 14 girls team, where her passion and ability shone brightly," the statement said.
"Over the past three seasons, she progressed through our youth girls pathway, and in round six, 2025, made her senior women's debut at 16 years of age."
Emily finished the 2025 season with three senior women's games under her belt, and was named in the side's best twice.
‘Deeply shocked’ Tasmanian footy community mourns death of rising star Emily French
Tasmania Devils have joined the state’s football and basketball communities in mourning the death of rising star Emily French.
The teenager, already playing senior football for Wynyard, was a member of the AFL National Multicultural Academy and the Devils’ talent pathway program.
“Emily began her journey at WFC in our under-14 girls team, where her passion and ability shone brightly,” the club said.
“Over the past three seasons, she progressed through our Youth Girls pathway, and in Round 6, 2025 made her senior women’s debut at 16 years of age.
“A standout within the Wynyard community, Emily’s football talent saw her represent Tasmania at the under-16 National Championships, as well as participate in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Program.
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