Adam Hunter, a premiership player for the West Coast Eagles, passed away at the age of 43. WA Police confirmed his death was non-suspicious. The Eagles and the wider AFL community mourned his loss, remembering his versatility and contribution to the team's 2006 premiership.
The AFL world has been rocked by another shock passing after premiership Eagle Adam Hunter died overnight at the age of 43.A statement from WA Police confirmed Hunter’s death was not being treated as suspicious.
“About 12.20am this morning, 5 February 2025, police and St John Ambulance were called to a residence in Withers upon a report of a non-responsive male,” the statement said.“Upon arrival paramedics immediately commenced first aid, however; the man could not be revived. “The 43-year-old man was declared deceased at the scene. The death is being considered non-suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.”
The Eagles confirmed Hunter’s passing on Wednesday, with all players and staff participating in a minute’s silence at Lathlain Park prior to training.“We are devastated by the loss of 2006 Premiership Eagle Adam Hunter,” an Eagles social media statement read.Renowned as a genuine ‘swingman’ for his ability to play either forward or back, Hunter played 151 AFL games.
He won a premiership with the Eagles in 2006, famously kicking West Coast’s final goal of the Grand Final against Sydney to help seal the flag for his team. He kicked a career-high 29 goals in the Eagles’ premiership year.After a strong 2007 season — which saw him finish second to Darren Glass in the Eagles’ best and fairest award — Hunter endured two injury-plagued seasons, leading to his retirement in 2009.
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