Team NAB AFL Auskick has its second recruit of the year, with 10-year-old Leanne Arenas from Taylors Lakes Football Club joining the team.
Leanne said it was a “dream come true” to watch the mighty blues play live in action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on May 3, where she was introduced as the second Team NAB AFL Auskick recruit for 2024.
Eleven lucky winners will be announced bi-weekly, with Leanne being the second Auskicker to join the team, accompanied by her chosen nominee – seven-year-old sister, Laura.
Leanne has been playing footy for two years and is a huge Carlton fan, with tall forward Harry McKay her favourite player on the team. The year 5 student also has a passion for many sports including swimming and tee-ball and is keen to keep active.
“My favourite part about playing footy is that we get to score lots of goals and get to run across the massive playing oval with my friends,” she said.
As for the blues, Leanne says she has a good feeling about their chances of claiming this year’s premiership cup.
“I think Carlton is going strong. They’re currently in the top 8… they will definitely win the Grand Final if they keep playing strong,” she said.
Leanne and Laura will join the other Team NAB AFL Auskick recruits at the MCG in Melbourne for a once-in-a-lifetime Grand Final experience, including presenting the winning grand final team with their premiership medals.
