It is with great sadness that I am posting this message to our members, friends and the wider rugby family. On the morning of Tuesday 19th February, one of our young shining stars was tragically taken from us for unknown health complications that we are all still trying to understand. At this devastating time, our thoughts first and foremost are with Freddie's family, as well as the huge number of school friends and team-mates who will miss him so greatly. The show of emotion and compassion has been very much appreciated by his parents, Dan and Louise, who have asked me to extend their gratitude to our many members and friends at surrounding Rugby clubs who have shown such amazing support with their kind messages.

Freddie Felton joined our Club 2 seasons ago having chosen to take off his goal-keeping gloves in favour of passing a rugby ball after playing at St Martins School, Brentwood. He could have been forgiven for changing his mind after sustaining a nasty ankle injury in his first ever training session, but as we soon realised, Freddie wouldn't be held back. His enthusiasm for rugby was an insight into his overall spirit and personality, he was instantly popular as well as extremely capable, yet his humility made him such a pleasure to know. Freddie was a genuine diamond, a great sportsman in the making with all the values that we hold dear in our sport. Taken from us too soon, we have been cheated of the chance to see him fulfil his true potential, but he will remain in our hearts, in our thoughts and our team, forever. Shine on Freddie, God Bless.

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Freddie Felton

14/02/2005 - 19/02/2019