Former Knights lower grade player Joel Dark passes away in hospital after suffering an on-field seizure

Barry Toohey
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:54pm, first published September 11 2020 - 2:06pm
Joel Dark
Joel Dark

Teenage Central Newcastle frontrower Joel Dark has tragically passed away in John Hunter Hospital on Friday morning, five days after suffering a seizure on the field following a head-knock.

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Barry Toohey

Barry Toohey is a sports reporter for the Newcastle Herald. He covers the Newcastle Knights and hosts the Toohey's News Podcast.

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