‘Could have been so much worse’: AFL young gun ‘accidentally ran over friend with a car’
St Kilda AFL player Charlie Banfield was involved in an accidental incident where he struck a friend with his car at a rural property. The club and reports confirm the victim is expected to make a full recovery, and no legal action is anticipated.
Why it matters
The incident involves a high-profile athlete, drawing public interest due to the potential for legal or career repercussions, though it is currently being treated as a private accident.
AFL ‘Could have been so much worse’: AFL young gun ‘accidentally ran over friend with a car’ 'This is not my burden to bear' | 06:25 Fox Footy from Fox Sports October 19th, 2026 9:41 pm St Kilda’s Charlie Banfield “accidentally ran over his close friend with a car”, according to the ABC, with the club confirming the incident took place.
Multiple reports state the 19-year-old struck his friend at a rural property in Yallingup, in WA’s south-west.
The ABC reported the victim was hospitalised with broken bones but emergency services were not called to the scene, claiming the incident happened at a party.
However the Herald Sun reported the incident occurred when “a group of mates were camping” explaining Banfield was attempting to slowly move his car.
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