Tara Murray
Some of Burnside Heights talented juniors were in the spotlight last week.
Last Tuesday, the AFL launched the first joint AFL and AFLW dedicated round at Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve.
AFLW Richmond captain Katie Brennan and Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor were in attendance at the announcement.
Junior Bears’ players were given the opportunity to have a kick to kick with the two stars following the press conference.
Bears president Justin Peagram said it was the first time in the club’s history there had been something like this held at the club.
Peagram said they had a number of players keen to be involved in the announcement, but had to limit how many could attend.
“It’s pretty exciting when we got the call last week,” he said.
“I had to look and make sure it was a real number and then I got an email, saying it must be right.
“I thought jeez we must be doing something right.”
Peagram said it was nice to get some acknowledgement from the AFL.
“It’s massive. The club has grown and the club is 10 years old so it’s a nice start to the year with a bit of acknowledgement from the AFL, especially at grassroots level.”
To celebrate the dedicated round, Toyota has launched its Toyota Good For Footy Suggestion Box, which provides the football community with an opportunity to share their suggestions on how Toyota can make footy ‘gooder’ for all.
