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Channel Seven Sunrise star and sports reporter Nathan Templeton is in mourning after his tragic death on Wednesday, and the Geelong Cats AFL team has been particularly hit by the news.
The body of the 44-year-old father-of-two was found on a walking trail near the Barwon River in Geelong on Monday night.
Templeton leaves behind his wife Kate and two young sons, Jack and James.
His family said in a statement on Wednesday: “Our hearts are broken for an adoring father and wonderful friend, who will be missed by many.”
Templeton spent six years as the Cats’ announcer and master of ceremonies at their home games and made no secret of his love for the club on social media.
The Seven sports presenter spent six years as a field announcer and master of ceremonies at his beloved Geelong Cats’ home games.
Templeton gave football fans a taste of his love for the club when Joel Selwood made headlines around the world during celebrations for their 2022 grand final victory (pictured).
The Sunrise reporter is pictured with Geelong ball boy Sam Moorfoot, who found fame when he was lifted over the fence in the 2022 grand final to join the victory party on the Geelong field.
He has deep ties to the area, having attended the private school Geelong College.
The Cats paid tribute to Templeton shortly after the shocking news broke on Wednesday.
“We are saddened to hear of Nathan’s passing, he was a beloved member of the Geelong family as a broadcaster and MC for six years,” Geelong Cats chief executive Steve Hocking said.
“He brought his love of the Cats and football to his role on the matchday and created a great connection with the fans with his knowledge, vitality and energy.
“We extend our deepest condolences and condolences to Nathan’s children, family and friends at this time.”
The prestigious reporter gave football fans an insight into his love for the team after they won the 2022 grand final and club great Joel Selwood made headlines around the world by lifting the club’s water boy Sam Moorfoot , over the fence to celebrate the victory.
Templeton (left) met and worked with some of the biggest names in the sport during his career, including Australian swimming greats Giaan Rooney and Ian Thorpe (pictured).
Two years ago, cricket legend Adam Gilchrist heaped praise on the Seven presenter while covering the Tokyo Olympics.
“I’m @GeelongCats and I declare my bias, but I can honestly say I haven’t met a better human being than @joelselwood14. Every time he’s at the Cats cafe, he chats with someone who’s going through a tough time. The big test for anyone is if you do good things when no one is looking and he absolutely does them.’
Templeton’s fellow Channel Seven presenter and football die-hard Rebecca Maddern referenced their shared love of the club as she paid tribute on Wednesday.
“Nathan loved the Geelong Cats as much as I did, we went to the same school, worked in the same network… Rest in peace Nathan,” he wrote.
Sydney Swans football great Jude Bolton was also devastated by the star’s death.
Templeton was lucky enough to play tennis with Roger Federer and golf star Adam Scott.
He also came into prominence when he covered swimming at the Olympics (pictured with Michael Phelps).
The 44-year-old also stepped into the octagon with UFC great Luke Rockhold.
‘I am saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Nathan Templeton. My thoughts are with all the family, the Seven team and their close friends,” he tweeted.
The 44-year-old regularly covered major sporting events such as the Olympics and the AFL grand final, rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s biggest stars in the process.
He played tennis against Roger Federer, sparred with UFC great Luke Rockhold and met some of the best swimmers in the world, including Australian Ian Thorpe and Olympic record holder Michael Phelps.
Templeton had worked for the Seven Network for more than 12 years, including as Melbourne correspondent for its morning show Sunrise, and in its sports department.
However, he had not been on the show since late 2022 and was working in a behind-the-scenes role last year.