I just read the article in the Sun on Amber Whalan, a mother of three and a fanatical Dees fan, who passed away at 38 from Cancer, after a brave fight.

I was crying reading the article, looking at the photos of her and her kids and still am.

Life is still there to live outside footy and for some, it is just so unfair and sad.

She loved her family and friends and the Dees and it is nice to know our team gave her so much joy, while she was fighting a terrible health battle.

Do yourselves a favour and read the article and reflect as I have done, that while we are all fans of our team, there is a lot more going on in life and in the end it is a sport to enjoy but not life.

So maybe we can be a bit better to each other when we disagree and in the way we treat our players and ex players.

RIP Amber and sincerest condolences to your family and friends.

Ahh dang! Remember he back in 2019.. from my recollection she was cancer free at the time?

Bloody sad indeed.

Far out what [censored] news.

Thoughts and condolences with the family!

Such sad news and thanks for sharing @Redleg . It’s really hard to think how difficult and sad it will be for the 3 kids growing up. Hopefully they have other family support to help out.

Condolences to all the family.

Edited October 18, 2025Oct 18 by DemonOX

Condolences to Amber’s family from myself and all of us at Demonland.

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It’s a bastard of a disease that sadly doesn’t discriminate when it comes to the victim’s age or situation. It’s so wrong that someone in the prime of her life and with a young family who love her, should have to suffer so much and be taken from those who love her, far too soon.

Do you have a link to the article @Redleg ?

12 minutes ago, hardtack said:

It’s a bastard of a disease that sadly doesn’t discriminate when it comes to the victim’s age or situation. It’s so wrong that someone in the prime of her life and with a young family who love her, should have to suffer so much and be taken from those who love her, far too soon.

Do you have a link to the article @Redleg ?

Sorry Hardtack, I am away and with poor WiFi and only my iphone, but article was in today’s Sun, so hopefully someone can put it on for you.

I will try but unlikely.

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1 minute ago, Redleg said:

Sorry Hardtack, I am away and with poor WiFi and only my iphone, but article was in today’s Sun, so hopefully someone can put it on for you.

I will try but unlikely.

Thanks mate… no problem, I’ll try to find it myself (I’m a lazy sod 😁).

EDIT: found it, but unfortunately it’s behind a paywall, and the usual trick I use for the Age and Sydney Morning Herald (turning off Java script in the browser), doesn’t work 😞

Edited October 18, 2025Oct 18 by hardtack

3 hours ago, hardtack said:

Thanks mate… no problem, I’ll try to find it myself (I’m a lazy sod 😁).

EDIT: found it, but unfortunately it’s behind a paywall, and the usual trick I use for the Age and Sydney Morning Herald (turning off Java script in the browser), doesn’t work 😞

https://archive.md/UpwAU

My condolences to the Whalan and Vickers-Willis families. This is so unfair, and I know her side of the family are mad MFC supporters. I hope the club can reach out and offer some sympathy,

It's terrible news. I'm sure many of us here know this cruel disease all too well.

There was an announcement at the ground before the AFLW game today, with condolences to the family, along with the family of the teen boy who died in Bendigo last week, whose family are also MFC supporters.

Tragic news. My heart goes out to those 3 kids, I can't even begin to understand.

A family member is dealing with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma right now. Treatment is going as planned for now but still very hard to wrap your head around.

If there is any sort of page where we can make show support in way of a contribution I'd be keen to know.

I believe the Whalan family have close links to the Mordi-Brae football club, which is the largest club in my local area. I don't know the family, but this will affect a lot of people. There is some information in the post below. I believe there is also a GoFundMe appeal set up to benefit the family.

https://www.facebook.com/BreastCancerNetworkAustralia/posts/in-admiration-and-tribute-to-one-of-our-community-champions-amber-whalan-mum-to-/1198312585662887/