“The health and wellbeing of Rhys and his passenger is of utmost importance to the club”. 9News
The former Fremantle and Carlton player had his partner on the back of his bike, when the vehicle was involved in a collision at an intersection in Palmyra, in the city’s south, around 7pm.He currently plays in the WAFL for Swan Districts – the club issuing a statement this morning about the crash.
“The club is of the understanding that Rhys was driving the motorbike and was not to blame for the accident,” the statement said.Swan Districts Chief Executive Jeff Dennis said his thoughts are with Palmer, his girlfriend and their families.
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