KEEN under-12 footballers from the Wimmera packed out Horsham’s Coughlin Park on Sunday for the AFL Wimmera-Mallee Under-12 Carnival.
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The day featured 15 different teams competing. AFL Wimmera-Mallee development manager Jason Muldoon said the focus was on the enjoyment of the game.
“It was a fantastic day and the pleasing thing was having so many parents, grandparents and supporters urging the children on,” he said.
“It was a really positive atmosphere and the kids enjoyed themselves. It was a day for them to play football with no expectations and just enjoyment and it achieved that.
“Sometimes when you’re playing for premiership points the enjoyment can be lost whereas in this environment it was all about fun with no best on grounds – that’s what our game is about.”
Muldoon said there were plenty of girls taking part as well.
“I was really happy to see so many girls playing and they all did really well,” he said.
“The coaches, team managers and umpires were fantastic and moved children around to give them all an opportunity.”