Central United’s Nathan Addison dedicates big goal to his late father and club life member Michael

A club favourite has dedicated an after-the-siren goal to his father, an influential life member, after his unexpected death. Watch the emotional goal.

Emotions were high on Saturday as an Adelaide Footy League player dedicated a goal after the siren to his late father.

Central United’s Nathan Addison marked the ball inside 50 right before the siren sounded in the club’s 118-53 division six win over Para Hills, and while the game was over, every player and fan held their breath.

Nathan’s father Michael “Mick” Addison unexpectedly died from unknown causes, aged 62, last Wednesday at home, marking a great loss for the club.

“It was so surreal, if you could pick a fairytale ending to the day, that was it,” Nathan Addison said.

“I looked up to the sky when the siren went and just thought ‘make this go through for me’.”

Central United's Nathan Addison booted an unforgettable goal for his late father on Saturday. Picture: Central United Football Club

Addison strutted in with supreme poise and slotted home the goal, and was instantly mobbed by his teammates.

He said the feeling of booting a major for his father was unmatched.

“I couldn’t believe it. It was just an amazing moment and I was a bit shocked really,” Addison said.

“All I asked for at the start of the week was two wins from both the A and B grade sides and the boys just pulled through for the club and for my family and I.”

Michael Addison had been a part of Central United since 1995 and was at the forefront of the club’s junior program.

He was coach and president of the juniors for many years and later became a life member at the club.

Central United celebrates after Addison's meaningful goal. Picture: Supplied

Addison said his father’s impact was immeasurable.

“He was the face of the juniors. They’ve have been really successful at the club and there wouldn’t have been a program without him” Addison said.

Addison also added the club had provided constant support to him and his family after Michael’s tragic death.

“It’s the best club going around. They’ve showed so much support for me and my family, it’s just been huge,” he said.

“Words can’t really describe what they’ve done for us.

“Dad was my best mate – anything I ever wanted to do he had my back.

Michael and Leslie Addison watch on as Nathan competes in the 2021 grand final against Brahma Lodge. Picture: Central United Football Club

“He taught me footy but he also taught the majority of my friends footy too and he always backed them and showed them as much support as me, which reflects what he was like.”

One of those friends is teammate Aaron Firth, who played alongside Addison on Saturday.

Firth said the weekend’s game was the perfect tribute for a club great.

“Mick’s passing has been a tragedy for the club and we want to continue to rally around Nathan and his family,” he said.

“Getting the win and Nathan kicking that goal, it brought us to tears. You can’t describe moments like that.”

Michael leaves behind his wife Leslie, and sons Nathan and Shane.