As the nephew of North Queensland Cowboys' NRL Fullback Matt Bowen, explosive Gold Coast Football Club youngster Rex Liddy certainly knows a thing or two about rugby league.
So it is no surprise the Hope Vale product was one of the most excited of the GCFC playing squad to learn that Brisbane Broncos star Karmichael Hunt had signed with the AFL Club.
Liddy grew up playing rugby league nut made the switch to Aussie rules and is liekly to be on the Gold Coast's list in the club's first season in AFL in 2011.
Liddy said Hunt was an idol of his and he would love to play alongside him.
"I reckon the first thing he well bring is his goose step," the 17-year old said.
Last Modified on 04/08/2009 09:44