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Former AFL player Barnaby Howarth left with permanent brain damage after attack

A former Australian Football League player and Type 1 diabetic was struck in an alcohol-fueled attack at 25, suffering a stroke that left him with permanent brain damage; his story was featured on Enable: The Disability Podcast.

Published Nov 6, 2026, 10:30 AM EST | LehighValleyLive

Barnaby Howarth was a professional athlete in Australia when his life changed. The former AFL (Australian Football League) player is a Type 1 diabetic who was struck in an alcohol-fueled attack at 25, suffering a stroke and permanent brain damage.