There are many local Bayside kids over the years that have played their first game of Footy in a Rovers Jumper. These days, there are kids in the unlikely town of
The jumpers supplied by Bill Jowett have made their way to the
Most of the teams participating in AFL South AfricaÂ’s leagues and carnivals rely on donations of footy uniforms and other equipment. Many players play in bare feet, some in their school uniforms, and all without mouthguards. Most fields have no grass, and the players sometimes have to help in removing the larger rocks and stones before the games commence. Given all that, one can imagine the value these players would place on their own set of ?proper? Aussie Rules uniforms. AFL South Africa and the players themselves are very thankful to the Rovers for their donation.
The South African senior national team, ?the BuffaloesÂ’ will be competing in the AFLÂ’s International Cup in
Steve Harrison
Executive Officer/Head Coach AFL South
(and former Rovers Junior Player!)
