A Queensland Cup cult hero known as 'The Kangaroo Catcher' has passed away at just 28 years of age after a car crash. WARNING: Readers are advised that this story contains the name and images of an Indigenous sportsman who has died.
An Ipswich Jets and Queensland Cup cult hero — and Melbourne Storm triallist — has died suddenly in Queensland, aged 28 years.
Tributes have flowed for the popular winger, who scored 68 tries in 82 games for the Jets and Easts Tigers. "Thoughts and prayers are with Purcey's family, friends, those he played with at the Tigers, Bulimba Bulldogs, Brothers, Ipswich Jets and the wider rugby league community."
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