Tate Papworth
It may be enduring the toughest of times, but the Keilor Football Club celebrated a different type of win last week.
North Melbourne footballer Curtis Taylor, who started his career at the Keilor Football Club, was named as the round five Rising Star nominee.
As a result, Keilor has now received a NAB club recognition award valued at $2500.
The award comprises of financial and practical resources.
Keilor Football Club president Craig Hill said it was nice to be able to celebrate during tough times.
“Curtis has been a good news story many years and it’s nice to see him playing consistent footy at North,” Mr Hill said.
“I was lucky enough be involved with Curtis and his family for many years…. from about under 12s and was lucky enough coach him for a year.
“Curtis always showed a lot of ability…always had a footy in hand, trained really well, worked hard so it’s not surprising he’s gone on to where he has.”
Mr Hill said the donation is just what the club needed during difficult times.
“We received quite a bit of equipment like training bibs, footballs… a nice bucket of goods,” he said.
“It’s really great because that’s equipment we don’t have to buy next year.”
“We’re really appreciative of the rising star award, but all the credit goes to Curtis.
“We think we give the right environment for our juniors to prosper and make their way up to bigger things, but he’s been a true young sportsman.”
