Ten years ago Angus Brayshaw signed up to play U9s at Hampton Rovers with his friends from school – fast forward to November this year and most likely he will hear his name read out in the National Draft.
From all reports the U18 2014 All-Australian’s name will be read out pretty early on too.
Before he became the next big thing to come out of the Sandringham Dragons though, Brayshaw was playing at his local SMJFL club, the Hampton Rovers and winning unlikely premierships against future AFL calibre players.
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“I wouldn’t be where I was today if it wasn’t for the Rovers, everyone besides the odd exception really needs their junior club to get where they are… It goes unrecognised in my opinion the amount of work [from locals] that grass roots footy gets, so a big thanks for that and much appreciated.” – Angus Brayshaw.
