Aspiring footballers in the west have laced up their boots for a chance to sharpen their skills with Western Bulldogs stars.
About 50 children from junior footy teams in Melbourne’s west took part in a pop-up clinic at Whitten Oval last week, rubbing shoulders with Bulldogs such as Jake Stringer.
Stringer said he enjoyed sharing some time and tips with the junior footballers.
“These clinics are a great opportunity for players to work with the community and give back to our junior supporters, who show us so much support throughout the year,” he said.
The clinic was organised by property developer Dacland, which has partnered with the Western Bulldogs to promote healthy, active lifestyles.
The 2016 club sponsor supports the club’s Whitten Project leadership program, along with the Dahlhaus Clubhouse kids’ footy clinics attended by about 1000 young Bulldogs members in recent months.
Dacland managing director John Dwyer said the clinics were a way to inspire kids to keep active.
“It’s important to balance our busy lifestyles with plenty of healthy outdoor activity,” he said.
“To further support healthy lifestyles for residents in our communities, we work with the Western Bulldogs and local community groups in their efforts to build strong and healthy communities.”
