Ten-year-old Noa died on August 8 after being hit by a vehicle after he got off his school bus near Cobargo. 

His father Brett Jessop remembers him as an easy-going kid with a gentle nature who had a great love of sports and the outdoors. 

A spokesperson for Storm said the team decided to wear the armbands for their game in Canberra after coach Craig Bellamy was notified about Noa’s death by former teammate and Bega Valley resident David Boyle.

Mr Bellamy and the team were touched by the story and decided to wear the armbands. 

Similarly, girls from St Patrick’s Primary School in Bega also donned black armbands to honour Noa during the Matildas soccer gala day held at Bega’s George Griffin Oval last Wednesday. 

Officials said it helped them to deal with the tragedy. 

Any inquiries about the funeral service for Noa can be directed to John Whyman on 6492 4111. 

Storm will play the Raiders on August 15 from 7pm and can be seen on Fox Sports. 

Rip Noa Robyn McIntosh, Crookwell

Rip beautiful boy xxx❤❤❤ Rachel, Crookwell

noa you left us way too early. you will always be in our memories of watching you swimming laps with all the big boys you are such an inspiration for my 2 children dylan and carlie. you can swim your little heart out now buddy. fly high noa xx candice phil dylan carlie and indy steward, bermagui

Sorry for your loss😨 Cam, Aberdeen

Such a young life taken way too soon. Rest in peace little man. Emalee, Wyndham 

R.I.P. young fella Ray Maybury, Sydney

RIP Noa Ben Neville, Eden

Noa growing up in the same small coumuinty everyone knew everyone, losing you has been such a massive impact on everyone's lives , you'll be missed, are are loved dearly by everyone you will be forever missed Noa Grace, Tilba

Soar high in Heaven Noa ❤️ Leah Anderson Randwick

RIP fly with the angels beautiful julue boith Richardson, ACT

R.i.p Noa at Melbourne storm we are one big family and you will always be there with us...go storm Fiona, Lake Eppalock

Rest in peace young angel. Will, Sarah & Tux Lansvale, Sydney

Rip little mate Marky Downing, Hervey Bay

My heart goes out to ur family noa u were a lovely boy u will missed and loved by many 💙💜 Tracey, Eden