Members Statement – Diggers Rest Football Club

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — It was fantastic to see Diggers Rest Football Club’s own Jason Williams on the AFL talent search show The Recruit recently. Jason has already shown why he is not just an exceptional player but also an outstanding leader, both on and off the field.

Unfortunately in just his second week Jason suffered a nasty injury to his thumb, which required surgery, and he could no longer compete. At the time he was playing outstanding football and was very much impressing coach Mick Malthouse.

I want to take this opportunity to commend Jason on his hard work and perseverance and wish him all the best as he aims to make it into the AFL. Whilst I am speaking about local football, I congratulate Diggers Rest captain Shaun Sims on playing an outstanding 300 games for the club.