Rodney Strybis: Man dies after being found with head injuries in Bomaderry

An investigation has been launched following the death of a beloved grandad and devoted south coast rugby league supporter who died after being found with severe head injuries in the street.

Police are appealing for public assistance after the death of a Rodney Strybis on the state’s south coast. Picture: Facebook

Mystery surrounds the death of a beloved grandad and local footy fanatic who died in hospital after being found with severe injuries on a south coast street.

Emergency services rushed to help Rodney Strybis, 54, after he was found with head injuries on Brinawarr St, Bomaderry about 1pm on May 15.

Mr Strybis was taken to Shoalhaven Hospital however he later died.

In the week since his death tributes have flowed along the south coast for the grandfather and diehard Nowra Bomaderry Jets and Cronulla Sharks fan.

Taylah Strybis is grieving her loving dad as police open an investigation into the 54-year-old’s death.

Rodney Strybis and his grandchildren. Picture: Facebook

Rod Strybis in his Jets jersey. Picture: Facebook

“He was one of a kind [and] always helped people when they needed,” Ms Strybis said. “He wouldn’t hurt anyone, he had way too much respect.”

Ms Strybis said her dad was loved by many, the Jets footy club and his two children and grandchildren. “He would always make people laugh,” she said.

CCTV images of Rodney Strybis in the hours before his death have been released by the police. Picture: NSW Police

Jets president Jason Sharp said the club were mourning the charismatic volunteer’s death who always put his hand up to help the club.

Mr Sharp said whether it was doing the ground works, marking the fields for the seniors’ games or fundraising, Mr Strybis would be there.

Mr Strybis even won the president’s and Jet of the Year awards due to his devotion to the club.

“He was just a true footy person, he always took an interest in what the players did … I was always speaking footy with him,” Mr Sharp said. “He’d stop to have a yarn with anybody and help out anyone he could.”

Rodney Strybis after winning a club award. Picture: Facebook

It’s understood Mr Strybis was a key player and try scorer in the Sutherland Shire in his early years before he moved to the south coast.

Mr Sharp said Jets players would wear their club polos to show support with a big turnout from the club expected at the 54-year-old’s funeral.

CCTV images have been released by police of the man in the hours before he died to help with the investigation.

Anyone with information into the incident is urged to call Nowra police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A fundraiser has also been started to help with the costs of Mr Strybis’ funeral.