Vale Troy Dargan

[Dusty]

Troy Dargan has tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident in Cook Islands


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[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders mourning death of off-season recruit in holiday accident



The Canberra Raiders are mourning the death of Troy Dargan after the halfback died in an accident over night. The 26-year-old was on holidays in the Cook Islands with his family when he was involved in a motorcycle accident. The halfback signed a supplementary list contract with the Raiders in the off-season, joining the club in the pre-season.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14329

Tributes flow after NRL player Troy Dargan passes away in tragic accident: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... ba53590c0f

Aria Management Group on Facebook

Troy Junior (TJ) Dargan

On behalf of the Dargan family, it is with a heavy heart that we share the news of TJ’s tragic passing over night. He and his family were holidaying in the Cook Island where TJ was involved in a motorcycle accident. TJ was not only an @ariasportsgroup client but a long time friend and great mate. He is currently a Canberra Raider and formerly a member of the Manly Sea Eagles, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels. TJ is a beloved son to Troy and Wendy, loving brother to Tamalee and Korokai, and friend to many many others. The family have asked for privacy at this very devastating time. TJ will he greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

https://www.facebook.com/AriaManagementGroup

[NoMan]

Rest in peace.

[LimeGreenMachine]

Tragic news
Condolences to the Dargan family and friends

[-GD-]

Absolutely horrible news, rest in peace Troy.

[Botman]

Tragic news.
Condolences to all his friends and family.

[deanoman]

Really sad news. Was looking forward to seeing him go.

RIP

[RedRaider]

Condolences to the Dargan family. A tragedy. R.I.P.

[Matt]

It's always horrible news. Made even worse at this time of year.
Feel for the family

[Hong Kong Raider]

Condolences to his family.

[Billy Walker]

Just tragic - terrible news. Thoughts and prayers

[Seiffert82]

Yes, tragic news for his friends and family.

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[CrabLord]

Met Troy a few weeks ago and seemed like a really level headed bloke honestly leaving me with the impression he would be starting in the halves this season for us. RIP to the poor bloke, reminding us all we are only just passing through.

[BJ]

Just had a great Xmas day and then saw this terrible news.

My heart goes out to his family and his loved ones. I can’t imagine what they are feeling at the moment.

Best wishes and safe travels to all our big Raiders family, I’m talking the fans through to the players and officials.

[Neeeegz]

Terrible news, condolences to all families and friends

[Ilanraiders]

Condolences to the family!

Rest in Peace brother.

[greeneyed]

GofundMe established to support family following Raider's tragic Christmas death



A GofundMe has been established to help the family of Canberra Raider Troy Dargan return his body to Australia after his death early on Monday morning.

The 26-year-old died in a motorcycle accident while on holidays in the Cook Islands, leaving the rugby league community in mourning on Christmas Day.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239



Vale Troy Dargan: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2023/12 ... oy-dargan/

[Brew]

Tragic news. RIP

Condolences to the family


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[The Ang]

Heartbreaking!
Condolences to the family and friends.

RIP young man

[gerg]

Terrible news. Condolences to the family.

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[The Green Hornet]

Such sad news, taken far too young.
Thoughts are with family and friends.

[greeneyed]

Cause of death revealed following Raider's tragic Christmas accident

Cook Islands police believe alcohol and speed were factors in the motorcycle accident that led to Raiders squad member Troy Dargan's death.

"The 26 year-old driver sustained fatal injuries when he crashed his motorbike by the Aitutaki Airport, around 1am. He had been on his way back to his holiday accommodation after a family night out. This was the fifth road fatality in the Cook Islands this year."

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

The factors behind NRL player's motorcycle accident: https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-ne ... a6433df634

Police reveal cause of horror Christmas holiday crash involving footy star Troy Dargan: https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-p ... f19632c58a

[Botman]

Ugh... makes an already awful situation feel even worse.
Such a needless and easily avoidable tragedy. Horrible

[Off]

Motorcycles alcohol and no helmets are a recipe for disaster.

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[Timbo]

Ah man, as soon as the early reports came out I was flashing back to photos some of my idiot mates would throw up on social media from places like Bali when they’d clearly had a few and jumped on a scooter.

Young men aren’t invincible, but sadly they often feel like they are.

[greeneyed]

Troy Dargan family statement: GoFundMe raises enough funds to bring NRL player home from Cook Islands

The family of Troy Dargan have spoken of their sorrow following the death of the Canberra Raiders player on Christmas Eve. The Dargan family confirmed Troy’s body would be repatriated from the Cook Islands to Sydney on Saturday after $70,000 was raised by the rugby league community on a GoFundMe page.

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... b8d0cc2964

Family statement

On behalf of Troy’s (TJ’s) siblings and family, we wish to express our genuine gratitude to all those who contributed to bringing our son home. We understand that this financial climate makes it extremely difficult for families, especially at Christmas time.

We are thankful that our family have been in your thoughts. The outpouring of love and support we have received since the passing of our son, has been extremely overwhelming and deeply felt from us as his parents and broader family. We can not start to express our gratitude to the NRL community and particularly the clubs Troy (TJ) had played for over the years.

Due to the overwhelming receipt of donations via GoFundMe, we have well exceeded the amount necessary to bring our son home. We will be closing the account today. We will never have enough "thank yous" for your thoughts, prayers and love. He is coming home! This only happened because of your unbelievable generosity. In particular a special mention to Casey Ralph and the Ralph family who assisted in the reparation of our son coming home. Troy (TJ) will be departing Rarotonga, Cook Islands on Thursday (Cook Islands time) arriving back home in Sydney on Saturday.

Please know that all the messages, comments, calls and loving conversations, have been the only way we've been able to get through the most traumatic, distressing time in our lives. We are in shock to know that our son made such an impression on so many people across Australia and abroad. In the next week or so, we will be able to provide details of his funeral arrangements, for anyone who wishes to say their last goodbyes.

Troy and Wendy Dargan (via Aria Sports Group Instagram)

[IBG]

Was having a look at the GoFundMe and Don Furner was the highest contributor at $5k. Not the club.. but Don's personal contribution. He hasn't played a game for us and Don has gone out of his way to make such a contribution like that. Classy dude.

[Billy Walker]

Was having a look at the GoFundMe and Don Furner was the highest contributor at $5k. Not the club.. but Don's personal contribution. He hasn't played a game for us and Don has gone out of his way to make such a contribution like that. Classy dude.

[greeneyed]

Mr Troy "TJ" Dargan

15/10/1997 - 24/12/2023
Aged 26 Years
Late of Prestons

Much loved and sadly missed by his parents Troy and Wendy, brother of Tamalee and Korokai
Nephew, cousin, grandson and great grandson, friend and team mate to many.

Remembered With Love

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Troy's Funeral to be held at The Sales Arena at The William Inglis Hotel, 155 Gov Macquarie Dr, Warwick Farm NSW Friday 12th January 2024 commencing at 1.30pm.

The funeral will be live streamed: https://maxperram.com.au/client/?nid=01 ... a827378aad

[Dr Zaius]

I did 4 weeks on Aitutaki as a medical student. Back then they had a tiny hospital with one doctor. No ambulance. No surgical services, certainly not set up for trauma. People were transferred to Raro via commercial flight which happened once a day except Sunday. Raro had more, but not a lot. That road near the airport is a long stretch near nothing. It would have been pitch black. Poor fella never stood a chance.

[dubby]

I did 4 weeks on Aitutaki as a medical student. Back then they had a tiny hospital with one doctor. No ambulance. No surgical services, certainly not set up for trauma. People were transferred to Raro via commercial flight which happened once a day except Sunday. Raro had more, but not a lot. That road near the airport is a long stretch near nothing. It would have been pitch black. Poor fella never stood a chance.

Note to self: never go to this place.

[Dr Zaius]

I did 4 weeks on Aitutaki as a medical student. Back then they had a tiny hospital with one doctor. No ambulance. No surgical services, certainly not set up for trauma. People were transferred to Raro via commercial flight which happened once a day except Sunday. Raro had more, but not a lot. That road near the airport is a long stretch near nothing. It would have been pitch black. Poor fella never stood a chance.

Note to self: never go to this place.

Don't let that put you off Dubby. It's absolutely stunning, and the locals are incredibly hospitable.

[dubby]

I did 4 weeks on Aitutaki as a medical student. Back then they had a tiny hospital with one doctor. No ambulance. No surgical services, certainly not set up for trauma. People were transferred to Raro via commercial flight which happened once a day except Sunday. Raro had more, but not a lot. That road near the airport is a long stretch near nothing. It would have been pitch black. Poor fella never stood a chance.

Note to self: never go to this place.

Don't let that put you off Dubby. It's absolutely stunning, and the locals are incredibly hospitable.

Well.... I'll go there if you're there.

We can have a tortilla.

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[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders travel to Sydney to farewell half Troy Dargan

The jerseys lining the stage at the halfback's funeral told the tale of his rugby league journey - from Parramatta to Norths Devils and Brisbane, the Cook Islands, from South Sydney to Manly and Canberra. Which is why Raiders players and staff travelled to Sydney for Dargan's funeral at Warwick Farm on Friday.

The service commenced with an Aboriginal smoking ceremony as people made their way into the venue, where he was remembered as "dedicated, humble, thoughtful, caring and cheeky".

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

VIDEO: The service for Troy Dargan: https://maxperram.com.au/client/?nid=01 ... a827378aad

[greeneyed]

Very tough to watch. His parents were extraordinary in speaking about their son. Have to say I choked up a few times. Troy’s father told how his son “looks good in green” and told how appreciative he was that the Raiders had given his son another chance, despite having two “bung knees”. He concluded saying he now counted himself as “a Raider for life” given what the club had offered his son. RIP