Manly Warringah blames player Keith Titmuss for own death over undisclosed fitness
The Manly Warringah NRL club has argued in court that player Keith Titmuss contributed to his fatal collapse by not informing the team of his fitness level, while his family sues for negligence.
Manly Warringah filed a defence claiming the young athlete's failure to disclose his physical condition played a role in his death during preseason training. The club asserts that Titmuss' undisclosed fitness status was a factor in the incident. Meanwhile, Titmuss' relatives have initiated a lawsuit seeking damages for alleged negligence. A 2024 coronial inquest determined the cause of death was exertional heat stroke, with a pre-existing heart condition deemed unlikely to have contributed. The case now proceeds in the courts.
Why it matters
The case highlights legal responsibilities of sports clubs regarding athlete health disclosures.
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