Tribute to our Brothers in the AFL Natural talents - Indigenous AFL Players described by some of the biggest names in the AFL “It’s like they have radars… they know where the footy is coming from, they know every angle of every ball and every kick needed for any goal,” enthuses Kevin Sheedy, an AFL veteran and coach of the Greater Western Sydney Giants, about their talents. “Aboriginal footballers have added plenty of excitement and a degree of unpredictability and ‘X’ factor to the performances of our club,” admits Kris Grant, CEO of the South Australian Bulldogs. “I can see a time when there may be as many as 25% of a playing group at a club being Indigenous,” predicts Peter Rohde, General Manager of Football Operations at Port Adelaide “You’d expect the numbers to increase and every team now seems to have a number of Indigenous players.” “The speed and flair of Aboriginal footballers, coupled with their skills and creativity, make them perfect for the game,” Rohde says. When we play football theres that connection with the land that we are on and the way that we play. When you see two brothers or three brothers playing on the same team you can just see this natural ability shine through, Adam Goodes, Aboriginal AFL Legend. What is it that allows these players to keep getting up for games, when they are under-nourished, inadequately prepared for matches and playing in the harshest conditions of any group in Australia? Two words--desire and passion, Tavis Perry, AFL Northern Territory regional development manager.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 05:27:05 +0000
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