THE Bega Bombers’ Auskick juniors stepped out onto the field in front of 7760 people on Saturday at half-time in the Greater Western Sydney v Melbourne Demons AFL game.
Organisers said it was quite a daunting task, but the kids were up to the challenge to play during the break at Startrack Oval in Canberra.
After a reasssuring word from coach Travis Broughton, the youngsters set up to play, but it was apparent from the start the opposition was well drilled and seasoned.
Broughton joked that 90 per cent of the other team were at the older end of the spectrum, but didn’t stop the Bega kids having a go.
Young Jasmine Welsford provided a nurturing nature for the younger kids both on and off the field, but also showed some excellent skills in the ruck to dominate the opposition.
Joss Ormes kicked an amazing goal in the corner left hand pocket.
His shot bent in the air like a well-drilled Buddy Franklin kick, but unfortunately it was at the wrong goals, and went through for a point.
“It was still a fantastic kick nonetheless,” Broughton said.
Max Howard, who gets plenty of practice with his brothers, showed that even in a pack surrounded by the opposition, you can kick a goal as he fired a shot through the group.
Olli Broughton is a fan of the hard stuff and showed determination in bringing down some big tough opponents, while Sam Lever showed “courage under fire” to clear kicks out of the defensive end and proved his toughness as he bested the opposition.
Ned Nicol was showing off his strength in the ruck as he cleared the ball out easily.
“You would think he was playing against the likes of Shane Mumford (GWS) and Paddy Ryder (Port Power), great skills,” Broughton said.
Meanwhile, Jude Goldsworthy was exceptional on debut.
“Jude receieved a free kick for his pressure on the opposition causing them to throw the ball,” Broughton said.
“He followed it up with a great kick.”
Zak Howard was a rocket in defence, he stopped a number of goals and followed them up showing plenty of effort on the day.
“Sam Baggett, another player on debut, was our biggest and bravest team member on the day, he showed a massive amount of courage stepping up to the gate ready to take the field, but at the last moment needed to be with his Dad on the sideline,” Broughton said.
“He was cheering his fellow team mates on and for that effort alone, we all applaud you.”
All too soon the half-time kick was over and the kids got to enjoy high fives along the boundary line to the cheering crowd.
Then before we knew, the Halftime kick was at an end, and the kids enjoyed high fives along the boundary line to the cheering crowd.
Last Modified on 18/05/2015 17:09