Posted on Thursday 16th May, 2019

CLASS OF 2019 – SENIORS

We are just days away from the WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships, so it’s time we got to know the class of 2019 a little better.

Check out the Player Profiles of all our members of the Senior Interleague Squad.

  Name: Ethan Taylor

Club: Altona

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Honour to be apart of the league rep team and try and do it justice.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

Chris Goetz- childhood coach, backed me in and allowed me to develop into the best player possible.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

Head over it.

What has been your best footy moment?

2017 Under 19’s Premiership.


  Name: Josh MacDonald

Club: Altona

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

It means a lot to represent the competition and play with the best players.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

My dad- always a tough critic.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

Put your head over the ball and enjoy the game.

What has been your best footy moment?

Winning a senior flag at my junior club.


  Name: Kelly Pickard

Club: Altona

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Means the world.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

Elliot Cavallarro, he’s mercurial.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

“Kick the darn thing”

What has been your best footy moment?

Ghazi told me I played a good game.


  Name: Luke Goetz

Club: Altona

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Means heaps knowing I can play against the best and play with the best.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

My old man, he is always giving me honest feedback.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

Never get complacent.

What has been your best footy moment?

Getting drafted.


  Name: Steve Kennedy

Club: Altona

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Great to represent league.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

Father.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

The harder you work, the luckier you get.

What has been your best footy moment?

Premiership 2012 – Altona.


  Name: Braden Ferrari

Club: Hoppers Crossing

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Great opportunity to build reputation as a big league.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

Harley Weston- great role model on the field.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

Play in front.

What has been your best footy moment?

Team of the year – interchange.


  Name: Dan Nielsen

Club: Hoppers Crossing

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Great opportunity to play with some great players.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

Krush – helped develop me as a player.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

If you can get two fists to spoil, you can mark it.

What has been your best footy moment?

Graduating Auskick.


  Name: Fabian Brancatisano

Club: Sunshine

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Would be a great honour and achievement to represent the WRFL.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

Dad – has always pushed me to get better, and has never missed a game.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

Train as you play.

What has been your best footy moment?

My first VFL game for Essendon.


  Name: Andrew Panayi

Club: Werribee Districts

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Playing with the best is always a great honour.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

My parents – always supporting me in the highs and lows.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

Don’t let your lack of height get in your way.

What has been your best footy moment?

Playing footy for the Footscray Bulldogs.


  Name: Joshua Mould

Club: Werribee Districts

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

It would be an honour to represent the league.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

Dad – for all the advice and pushing me to be better.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

Practice your left.

What has been your best footy moment?

Representing Werribee VFL.


  Name: Rhyce Prismall

Club: Werribee Districts

What does it mean to you to represent the WRFL?

Honour to be selected to train and/or play. You never know when your time is up.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and why?

My Dad – always gives me honest feedback.

What is the best footy advice you have been given?

If you can’t play, at least look like you can.

What has been your best footy moment?

Watching Matt Dean kick a checkside on the siren in his 200th game.