Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following statement contains the name of a deceased person.

North Melbourne offers its sincere condolences to the Krakouer family following the sudden passing of Andrew Krakouer, the son of past player and Team of the Century member Jim.

Andrew played 102 AFL matches for Richmond from 2001-07, and a further 35 for Collingwood from 2011-13.

His father Jim and Uncle Phil were much-loved by the Kangaroos faithful during their time at the club from 1982-89. Their younger brother, also named Andrew, played eight games for the club from 1989-90.

Jim won the Syd Barker Medal in 1986 and both he and Phil topped the goalkicking table three times for the club. 

Post-playing career, Andrew forged a successful career in media, and was a passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players in the AFL system. He was 42 years old. 

North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood AM offered her condolences to Jim, Phil, their brother Andrew and the extended Krakouer family. 

“This is such a sad time and a big shock. On behalf of all North Melbourne people, I send our heartfelt love and support to Jim and the entire Krakouer family,” Dr Hood said.

“Andrew never played for North Melbourne, but as the son and nephew of two of our greatest ever players in Jimmy and Phil, he will always be part of the Kangaroos family.”