Last month, St Mel’s Primary School students were given a break from their side-by-side seating chart and introduced to the forward lines of AFL.
Zaya Munday, an AFL game development officer, visited Shepparton on Thursday, February 22, to conduct an Auskick clinic at the school.
With the twinkle of the Sherrin at their toes, the students launched into a series of drills.
For some, it was a barrel of laughs. For others, it was a chance to showcase their skills.
No matter the level of proficiency, all students put their best foot forward, as captured by The News photographer Rechelle Zammit.
Barrel load: St Mel’s Year 1 to 6 students show off their Sherrins alongside AFL game development officer Zaya Munday.
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Rechelle Zammit
Snap happy: Year 3 students Bryson Agustin and James Alwer take turns running through the drills.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
Kicking machine: Year 3 student Patrick Austen sporting some serious concentration.
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Rechelle Zammit
Action shot: Year 5 student Sofia Napier about to follow through for a pearler of a kick.
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Rechelle Zammit
Double trouble: Year 3 students James Alwer and Patrick Austen demonstrate synchronised skills.
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Rechelle Zammit
Drop it like a punt: Year 3 student Bryson Agustin keeps his eye on the ball.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
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