NRL legend Mark Geyer leads chorus of heartbroken tributes after much-loved local footy player dies suddenly aged just 32
NRL legend Mark Geyer leads chorus of heartbroken tributes after much-loved local footy player dies suddenly aged just 32
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The Western Sydney rugby league fraternity has been left shattered after the sudden death of popular local player Jake Rowe, with former Penrith Panthers star Mark Geyer leading the tributes. Rowe was a much-loved player for the St Clair Comets, a highly successful rugby league club in the Penrith region west of Sydney.
![[The local footy player was a much-loved part of the community in Western Sydney]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/01/94580835-14331899-image-a-31_1738026789990.jpg)
He died suddenly on Australia Day aged just 32. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. 'Words can not express the sadness that is felt within the STC family today. Jake Rowe passed away last night and our deepest sympathy and condolences are with Stephen, Sharyn and Tori and both families at this time. RIP Jake,' the club posted.
![[Hundreds of tributes have been posted after the shocking news of his passing on Australia Day]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/01/94580821-14331899-Hundreds_of_tributes_have_been_posted_after_the_shocking_news_of-a-1_1738027395338.jpg)
NSW Police said that Rowe's passing was being treated as non-suspicious but as with any unexplained death, a report will be prepared for the Coroner. NRL legend Mark Geyer, who played 135 games for the Penrith Panthers, said the shocking death hit too close to home.
![[There have been plenty of messages of support for Rowe's family, including his father Stephen and mother Sharyn (pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/01/94580825-14331899-image-a-33_1738026800358.jpg)
NRL legend Mark Geyer, who played for the Penrith Panthers, led the tributes to Jake Rowe. The local footy player was a much-loved part of the community in Western Sydney. Hundreds of tributes have been posted after the shocking news of his passing on Australia Day.
![[The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/01/94580837-14331899-The_death_is_not_being_treated_as_suspicious_and_a_report_is_bei-a-2_1738027395496.jpg)
Geyer's son Logan is only 30 and worked with Jake in the past, with Geyer sending a heartfelt message to his friends, family and everybody in Western Sydney left reeling by the news. 'He's such a character, such a bigger than life kid,' Geyer said. '32, that is way too young man.
![[Rowe with his mother and father along with his heartbroken sister Tori who also posted a tribute in the wake of his shock death]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/01/94580831-14331899-image-a-35_1738026809529.jpg)
