Getting their kicks: Lowell Hunter and Ricky Kildea will travel to Mozambique for an Africa Games demonstration match.
KIM WATERS
TWO Geelong aboriginal footballers will represent Australia at a 2011 Africa Games.
Twenty-five year old Ricky Kildea and Lowell Hunter, 26, were “thrilled and honoured” to join a team of 15 players travelling to Mozambique in September.
Mr Kildea said the Australian team of indigenous players would put on an Australian Rules demonstration match.
The players would also conduct junior coaching clinics for 300 African children.
“It’s about promoting Aussie Rules in Africa,” Mr Kildea said.
“This is Australian Rules’ debut at the games. There’s been a massive push to have Aussie Rules included.”
Mr Hunter labelled his chance to promote his favourite sport in Africa as “absolutely unbelievable”.
“It’s a chance to represent our heritage and showcase the history of the game as well.”
Mr Hunter said team members were seeking sponsorship for the trip through Aussie Rules International.
