League chief executive Gillon McLachlan said on Saturday it was important the competition supported families in need.
“On behalf of the AFL,I extend my deepest condolences to everyone impacted by the accident at Hillcrest Primary in Devonport earlier this week,” McLachlan said.
“To all those affected by the tragedy,including the families,first responders,the school community,and the wider Devonport community,we send our thoughts.
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We can’t imagine the heartbreak that everyone in the close-knit north-west community of Tasmania is going through. We share in that heartbreak and,as an industry,we are united in our commitment to help.
“A fundraiser and a game of football cannot change what has happened but it is one way for our game to wrap our arms around the north-west community of Tasmania and show our support.”
The Hawks have forged a strong relationship with Tasmania through playing home games in Launceston. Club president Jeff Kennett said the events of Hillcrest Primarywhere five children died in a jumping castle incident was “heartbreaking”.