Hard Truths on Synthetic Pitches The recent tragedy in Melbourne's north has left the sports community reeling after Nathan Fitzgerald, a 27 year old footballer and maths teacher, died in hospital from injuries sustained during a match.
The incident has highlighted long standing concerns about synthetic cricket pitches on footy ovals.
The specifics of the incident are still being reviewed, but it is clear that the concrete wicket at Lalor Recreation Reserve was covered with a multilayered synthetic surface designed to provide a safe playing surface while protecting the wicket.