South Sydney Rabbitohs issue statement after death of rising star Johannes Logan aged 19

The NRL community is heartbroken after it was revealed that 19-year-old South Sydney youngster Johannes Logan had tragically died.

Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly informed Logan’s teammates personally about the shattering news on Tuesday morning, and the club issued a statement on Wednesday.

It was later confirmed that Logan had died by suicide.

Logan was a talented sportsman and a schoolboy champion at St Joseph’s College in Hunters Hill.

He played in the first XV rugby team, first water polo team, was captain of the senior swimming team, as well as representing New South Wales in rugby.

In 2025 he joined the Rabbitohs’ pathways program.

“The South Sydney Rabbitohs are mourning the passing of Jersey Flegg Cup player, Johannes Logan, who passed away this week,” the Rabbitohs said in a statement.

“Johannes represented the South Sydney Rabbitohs in eight SG Ball Cup under 19s men’s games, and one Jersey Flegg Cup under 21s men’s game, last season.

“Johannes, who came from Orange in central west New South Wales, was a much-loved member of the Rabbitohs, willing to support his teammates and the club on and off the field.

“The young middle forward had developed strong bonds and friendships within the playing group and staff, and he will be dearly missed by everyone connected to the Rabbitohs.”

The club said it was working with the RLPA, the NRL and Logan’s school as they attempted to support the people who knew him best, including family, friends and teammates and staff.

“(It is a) very difficult time, and we all request privacy for his family and friends while they mourn the passing of Johannes,” the club said.

Emus Rugby Club in Orange said its “club is full of incredibly heavy hearts this week” as it mourned the death of the junior star.

“Johannes spent his younger years running around Endeavour Oval, on and off the field, before heading off to St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill and then the South Sydney Rabbitohs,” the Emus statement said.

“He was an incredible talent in both rugby codes and was a natural athlete, dominating in the pool as both a swimmer and water polo player as well.

“Most importantly though, he was a great kid who grew into a wonderful young man. He was a dearly loved friend to many in our club, and is sorely missed.

“Our entire community knows the monumental impact Johannes, pictured (below) with dad Andrew, and his entire family have had on our club and our players, past and present.

“We will continue to offer Johannes’ family whatever support they need, and so to our players, club members and anyone in our community who needs it.

“While we ask our community respects the family’s privacy during the toughest of times, please feel free to share memories and photos of Johannes on this post.”

A GoFundMe page has also been set up to “support the Logan family during this difficult time”.

“If you would like to help out, a donation would be most welcomed. These funds will go directly to the family to help them during this difficult time,” the GoFundMe page said.

“Our prayers are with Rene, Andrew, AJ, and Abi. You will be missed Johannes.”

The GoFundMe had raised $73,800 at the time of writing.

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