Carlton forward Mia Austin has paid tribute to her late cousin Ben with an emotional celebration after kicking a goal in the Blues’ big win over West Coast on Saturday.
The Blues comfortably accounted for the Eagles by 41 points to advance to the semi-finals, but the game might be remembered most for Austin’s goal on the three-quarter time siren.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Mia Austin pays tribute to cousin Ben.
Austin, who missed last week’s win over West Coast in the final round, took a strong mark and kicked truly before she was mobbed by every teammate.
Emotions immediately spilled over as Austin could be seen shedding a tear for her cousin Ben.
Ben, 17, tragically died last week after being struck by a cricket ball while warming up for a T20 clash.
“Your heart breaks with this v

The West Australian

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