Two of Gisborne Football Club’s youngest players are gearing up to run onto the grounds for the AFL Grand Final later this month as part of the Auskick team.
Identical twins Samuel and Patrick were named as part of the 23 side Team NAB AFL Auskick and will have the honour of presenting a premiership medal to one of the winning players.
Mother Cherie Davis said the opportunity means so much to her boys, and they both dream of playing AFL together in the future.
“We found out on their ninth birthday that they had been selected as part of Team NAB Auskick so it was the best birthday present ever according to the boys,” she said.
“They are a little nervous but very excited to play on the MCG and attend a grand final.”
Ms Davis said both boys have followed in her footsteps and are “mad Geelong supporters”.
“They began following AFL last year and quickly fell in love with the game.
“Patrick loves playing in the midfield, so his favourite player is Patrick Dangerfield. Samuel’s favourite player is Jeremy Cameron as he loves watching him kick goals.
“They also love the Geelong coach Chris Scott as he is an identical twin who played AFL with his brother Brad.
“They wanted to play both Auskick and under 9’s this year and loved playing Saturday and Sunday each week.
“Gisborne Rookies [coach Lee]… was so supportive and encouraging that they hope to have him for under 11’s next year.”
Zoe Moffatt
