Rugby league player Adam Lees died after being hit by a car at Homebush

THE rugby league community is in mourning following the death of 17-year-old Adam Lees — one of the code’s most promising stars - who was struck by a car on his way to training at Homebush.

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THE rugby league community is in mourning, following the death of one of the code’s most promising stars.

Adam Lees was described by his team mates and friends as having “an infectious smile” and an ability to “lift everybody around him”.

Adam Lees was on his way to training when he was struck by a car.

The 17-year-old was struck by a car on Bennelong Parkway in Homebush Bay, while on his way to the train station to be picked up for training on Thursday evening.

He died a short time later at Westmead Hospital.

“He was sick, he wasn’t even going to train, he just wanted to turn up and do the right thing,” Adam’s father Daniel Lees said.

“Adam seems to have impacted on hundreds of lives, everyone he’s been in contact with really, with his energy and love of life.

“We’re all hurting and it’s not going to go away quickly.”

Adam Lees had plenty of talent. Picture: Channel 9

The Homebush Boys High student was an Enfield Federals player, although he played a lot of his juniors in the Parramatta area and was a keen Eels supporter.

“It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the loss of one of our players, Adam Lees, a mate to all who knew him, taken so young but more importantly a loveable son and brother taken from his parents in such tragic circumstances,” a statement on the Enfield Federal’s Facebook page read.

“The news has devastated Enfield Federals not only the players, but our families too.

“The boys from his team have gathered together today to be with each other and his family as a support and comfort.

“One cannot imagine what Adam’s family is going through.”

Adam Lees went to Homebush Boys’ High.

A tragic loss at only 17. Picture: Supplied

Lees played for Enfield Federals under-17 team, and was well-known in local footy circles having also played plenty of touch football with players from Wests.

“Adam had a strong bond and close connection with the boys and spoke of them as his brothers,” the Facebook tribute read.

“Adam will be dearly missed by the family and friends of Enfield Federals, the Balmain Junior League and the wider Rugby League and Touch Football Communities.”

Adam (left) with mates at training.