AFLW Star Mia Austin Honors Late Cousin Ben Austin
During a commanding victory for Carlton over West Coast by 41 points on Saturday, forward Mia Austin delivered a poignant tribute to her late cousin Ben Austin by celebrating emotionally after kicking a crucial goal at the three-quarter time siren.
Having missed the previous week’s match against West Coast, Austin took a strong mark and kicked the goal, then was immediately surrounded and comforted by her teammates. The moment was filled with tears and visible emotion as Austin mourned her cousin.
Tragic Passing of Ben Austin
Ben Austin, aged 17, tragically passed away last week after being struck by a cricket ball while warming up for a T20 match.
Teammates and Commentators React
“Your heart breaks with this vision doesn’t it?” Abbey Holmes said on Channel 7. “You can see how much this means to Mia Austin ... just the teammates, it gives me goosebumps looking at that vision, just the love and support that has been shown there.”
Alister Nicholson said, “A moment of great poignancy on the three-quarter time siren. It has been such a challenging time for the Austin family following the tragic passing of young Ben in the cricket training accident.”
This display showed not only athletic achievement but also the powerful bond of family and team support in times of grief.
Summary
Mia Austin’s heartfelt goal celebration honors her late cousin and highlights the deep support shared by her teammates during a difficult time.