West Coast greats Josh Kennedy and Mark LeCras had a long-time pact to play alongside one another for a season at their respective nation golf equipment of origin.
Age and the rigours of unbelievable AFL careers have thrown that out the door however for the primary time for the reason that 2018 AFL grand ultimate the duo can be teammates once they swimsuit up for Northampton later this month.
LeCras, 36, will play alongside Kennedy, 35, for the Rams in opposition to Towns in Geraldton on Sunday, July 16 as a part of a large day for mid-west soccer – with the sport broadcast dwell and free on Streamer, with manufacturing by Dartfish.
The Great Northern Football League conflict with function a curtain-raiser to a WAFL recreation between East Fremantle and Peel Thunder.
Funds raised from the day will go in direction of funding the registration for all junior footballers within the GNFL, whereas LeCras, Kennedy and former Geelong star Harry Taylor are operating a free soccer clinic for teenagers the day earlier than.
“It came about from us both being country boys from the mid-west and being pretty proud of our footy clubs,” LeCras stated.
“I remember on plane rides home from away trips talking about what we’re going to do when we retire. And me talking about Cervantes and him talking about Northampton and saying we’ve got to play together when we finish up.
“It started off with will play a season each club, but I think as the bodies have got a bit older, it’s probably just going to dwindle down to just the one game each I think.
“We made this pact and this promise with each other, and I’m only a year older than him, but it’s a bit harder for me, because I didn’t expect him to play for another four years after I retired.
“I’ve been out of the game for almost five years now. So I’ve had to try and keep myself semi fit, thinking that eventually we’re going play a game together.”
LeCras has performed 11 video games for Cervantes prior to now two season, booting 52 objectives however he’s not assured his physique will maintain up.
“I’m not very confident,” LeCras joked.
“My last game was the grand final for Cervantes last year, and I tore my left calf and my right hamstring. I managed to stay out on the ground until the till just before the final siren.
“We’ll be right, we’ll get through. The body doesn’t keep up with the mind but I’ll be able to plod around hopefully and get through.”
LeCras and Kennedy are pure opponents.
So whereas the previous membership champion stated it was Kennedy’s day, LeCras is planning to attempt to sneak a number of objectives over the two-time Coleman medallist.
“It’s probably going to be about trying to get Kenners a few snags,” LeCras stated.
“I’m just quietly trying to think about how I can maybe play a little bit higher forward and kick a few over his head. That’s probably my best bet to get on the scoreboard.
“Otherwise I think the majority of entries forward are going to go through him.”
LeCras stated they might purpose to play collectively for Cervantes subsequent season.
“If we get through injury free, it’d be nice to get him to the Tiger Sharks for one game as well,” he stated.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
