Little footy legendsWednesday, March 23, 2016 - 2:05 PM

Hunter, Benny and Zachary were three of the lucky 22 Auskickers from across the country who made the trip to Melbourne for an unforgettable three-day AFL Grand Final experience last year.

The three WA nominees were selected as the 2015 Auskickers of the Year for best demonstrating the spirit of the game - dedication, enthusiasm, teamwork and passion.

The three boys got the opportunity to walk the parade, play on the hallowed turf of the MCG on Grand Final day and present a Hawthorn player with their premiership medal. 

Hear from our very own Auskickers of the Year and how they've come to love footy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When did you start playing footy? 

I started playing in 2013 when I was five years old

What do you love most about footy?

Playing all the games with my friends

What is your favourite position to play?

I love centre

What skill have you improved the most?

My kicking, it’s much straighter

Who is your footy idol?

Josh Kennedy

What other sports do you play?

I play cricket (under 10s and T20 Blast) and tennis.

How fun is footy?

So much fun! I love playing footy with my friends and with my dad in the backyard. I also love watching the AFL teams play.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When did you start playing footy? 

I started playing in 2012 when I was in pre-primary

What do you love most about footy?

Clearing the ball from a tight pack

What is your favourite position to play?

My favourite would have to be half-forward and midfield

What skill have you improved the most?

My one-on-one contests

Who is your footy idol?

Nat Fyfe

What other sports do you play?

I play cricket and Little Athletics

How fun is footy?

I love footy. I talk about it all the time and I sleep with the footy in my bed sometimes. It’s so great!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When did you start playing footy?

I started playing Auskick when I was five years old and I am starting my first season of junior footy after three seasons of Auskick.

What do you love most about footy?

My favourite thing about footy is that I get to spend heaps of time with my mates and we always have loads of fun.

What is your favourite position to play?

Full-forward and ruck

What skill have you improved the most?

I think my marking has improved the most and I am getting better at bouncing.

Who is your footy idol?

I really like all the Eagles players. My favourite players are Nic Naitanui and Josh Kennedy. I think Dom Sheed is great too and he is from Kalgoorlie/Boulder.

What other sports do you play?

I like all sports! I am currently playing teeball. I played mixed netball last season and also love playing basketball and cricket.

How fun is footy?

Footy is by far my favourite sport and it is awesome fun. I like getting out to the park with my family or mates and we would kick around all day if we could. I was lucky enough to be one of the 2015 NAB Auskicker of the Year Nominees and that was the best thing that could ever happen to me. I learnt lots of new skills and met lots of my AFL heroes, and played at half time in the Grand Final!!! My family were so proud.

The search is on for the most enthusiastic footy youngsters! Sign up at your nearest club today!