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Nepean Young Gun - Brad Arnold
Friday, April 16, 2010 - Posted by Webmaster
The first Young Gun Nomination for 2010 goes to Brad Arnold from the Hastings Football Club.
Brad commenced playing at Hampton Park in the Under 12’s where he also won the clubs Best and Fairest Award. He later transferred to Hastings Under 16’s where he played in a Premiership and was Runner Up in the Best & Fairest.
2010 is Brad’s first season as a Senior player, yet he has played 14 matches in the Seniors do date with his first game there as a 16 year old, whilst playing Under 18’s. Brad even made an appearance for Frankston Dolphins for 1 game.
Hastings Senior Coach, Glenn Michie says that Brad has shown excellent maturity throughout the pre-season and for this reason, he was awarded captaincy for one of the preseason practice matches, and will be a regular senior player this year.
Glenn goes on to say that Brad’s passion and leadership skills are sensational. His commitment to training, his want to improve and the ability to lift team mates around him has been a great asset to himself and the Hastings Football Club.
Brad’s ambition is to play in a Senior Premiership at Hastings Football Club and to play football at the highest level possible.