Swans juniors play at Swans game

A group of young members from the Peninsula Swans AFL Club travelled to Sydney Cricket Ground to play at halftime during the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions clash on May 1.

Club publicity officer Ms Rowena Newton said the trip was a dream come true for the local junior players.

"Most of us only ever dream about playing on the hallowed grounds of the Sydney Cricket Ground...the sacred stomping ground of cricket legends like Lillee, Chappel and Marsh," Ms Newton said.

"However, early this month the youngest members of the Peninsula Swans AFL team headed down to the SCG to play at half time during the mighty clash between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions.

Coach Ms Tanya Ferguson said she was very impressed with how well the kids played. "They love it," Ms Ferguson said.

"It is such a fantastic opportunity to play at the SCG as a five or six year-old.

"Two of my own kids are in the team and it has really developed their confidence."

Meanwhile, local youngster Jonathon Newton, aged six, had been looking forward to the big game all week and was pleased to score a goal."

Ms Ferguson said he was also pleased to see that he'd made it onto TV, even if he was the size of an ant.

Peninsula Swans junior players participate in the AFL Auskick program, an introductory initiative for primary school-aged boys and girls and their families where players learn the skills and rules of the game through appropriately modified activities in a fun and safe environment.

Press release, 10 May 2010 Rowena Newton, Peninsula Swans AFL Club