St Kilda rookie involved in camping accident in Western Australia
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
St Kilda rookie Charlie Banfield, 19, was involved in a camping accident in Western Australia when a friend was struck by his car.
St Kilda rookie Charlie Banfield, 19, was involved in a camping accident on a rural property in Yallingup in Western Australia's South-West when he was moving his car. During the attempt, a close friend was accidentally struck and required hospitalisation. A source described the incident as 'innocuous' and 'purely accidental'.
The injured friend has since been discharged from Fiona Stanley Hospital. The two young men's families are believed to be close and are supporting each other. No police or ambulances were involved in the incident, and it is believed there will be no legal action. WA Police have received no further reports relating to the incident.
Fellow St Kilda player Alix Tauru was also reportedly on the trip. St Kilda said: 'Our thoughts are with Charlie and the injured individual, who we understand will make a swift and full recovery. The club has already spoken to Charlie about this incident and will continue to support him through the matter.' Banfield was drafted by St Kilda with pick 41 in the 2025 national draft and played three games in his debut AFL season.
How it is being reported
- Son of West Coast Eagles great Drew Banfield, Charlie Banfield, involved in camping accidentSt Kilda rookie and son of West Coast great Drew Banfield, Charlie Banfield, has been involved in a camping accident.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 13:09
- Son of West Coast Eagles great Drew Banfield, Charlie Banfield, involved in camping accidentSt Kilda rookie and son of West Coast great Drew Banfield, Charlie Banfield, has been involved in a camping accident.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 13:09
In this story: Charlie Banfield · Drew Banfield · St Kilda · Alix Tauru · Yallingup · Western Australia · Fiona Stanley Hospital · West Coast
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