Dec 29th, 2019

Dec 29th, 2019

The Bulldogs community is in shock after one of the club's bright young talents took his own life this weekend.

Ziggie Vincent, a promising forward from Griffith in New South Wales, joined the Dogs this year and was in the club's Jersey Flegg squad.

The 19-year-old from Griffith had been staying at the house of Anthony Mundine and was a close friend of Mundine's son CJ, who has signed with South Sydney.

Former world boxing champ and league star Mundine put out a video on social media expressing his sorrow at Vincent's death and begging young players with problems to seek help.

Ziggie Vincent (Getty)

"It has really affected me," Mundine said.

"I haven't been able to get out of bed all day.

"If you are in this situation, please ask for help.

Bulldogs teammates of Vincent have been offered counselling by the club and the NRL.

"There was no sign it was coming," a Bulldogs insider told Wide World of Sports.

"He had a bright smile and was very popular."

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.