Adelaide Crows honour a much-loved staff member at the club in win against St Kilda
Before playing against the Saints, the Crows received the heartbreaking news that a beloved staff member of 13 years had passed away.
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Adelaide coach Don Pyke has dedicated the Crows’ win against St Kilda, that broke their recent form slump, to a much-loved staff member at the club - who passed away on the morning of the match.
Before the match against the Saints the Crows received the heartbreaking news that Jason Lehmann, who has been working for the Crows for 13 years and held the Community Growth Programs Manager position at West Lakes, had passed way following a brave fight with cancer.
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It comes just over two months after Brett Thomas, another much loved member of the Crows family also died from cancer.
Crows players wore black armbands for Lehmann, who was the brother of Collingwood and Brisbane player Troy, against St Kilda - with co-captain Taylor Walker making a special gesture in respect to the much loved staff member after kicking one his four goals.
Pyke said the passing of Lehmann hit a lot of his players hard.
“It is a sad day for the footy club we lost a long term servant of our club in Jason Lehmann who was in our community program group,” he said.
“He had been at the club for 13 years and had some wonderful relationships with some of our players and staff.
“He only passed way this (Saturday) morning, it was a shock.
“It is always sad when we lose someone who is special and close to our hearts at the footy club.
“I know some of the players had a really strong relationship with Jason, I know they were really emotional after hearing the news... so it was nice to get a win for him.”
Lehmann is survived by his wife and two kids.
His family held a special get together to watch the Crows on Saturday night.
