neafl article

NEAFL ARTICLE
COUNTRY TO
CANBERRA
By JOHN By John FORRESTER Forrester
Moving from the country to the city can be a stressful
affair but there is one player in the NEAFL who has done
it with minimum fuss.
Jackson Kew was recruited at the start of the season by
the Ainslie Football Club and has done well to establish
himself in the NEAFL team in his debut year.
The 18-year-old moved to Canberra this year in search
of a higher level of competition after growing up in
Coolamon near Wagga Wagga.
Growing up in the country town of Coolamon means
that it is pretty difficult to avoid playing football.
Kew was introduced to the game by his family, with his
father, who has been involved with the game most of
his life.
His father, Garry Kew, put Jackson into Auskick at such a
young age which has now led to the
young man having a strong passion for the game.
Garry Kew said that his son made the decision to
come to Canberra by himself, and that he thinks the
challenge the NEAFL represents was one of the
main reasons.
“HE’S A KID THAT LOVES HARD WORK
AND THRIVES ON A CHALLENGE… HIS
AIM IS TO PLAY AGAINST THE BEST
PLAYER ON THE OPPOSITION EVERY
WEEK, AND HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN
LIKE THAT.”
The increase in career opportunities in Canberra was
another factor in why Jackson Kew moved to Canberra.
After getting in touch with Ainslie and securing a place
within the team, the club helped the talented player
setup job interviews and find a place to live.
The young player said that being a part of such a great
club has helped him get used to his first year out
of home.
“Playing with Ainslie, I’ve met a lot of good blokes
and became mates with a lot of great people
which has really helped me settle in.”
Kew is modest about his future in the game and
just wants to take it week by week and year by year.
IN HIS FIRST YEAR WITH THE CLUB HIS
FOCUS IS PERFORMING AT HIS BEST
WHEN HE GETS THE OPPORTUNITY
AND HELPING HIS TEAM WIN.
JACKSON KEW HAS HAD A GREAT
START TO HIS NEAFL CAREER AND HAS
A PROMISING FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM
IN CANBERRA.
With his humble approach and strong work ethic,
there’s no telling what this kid from the country could
achieve in the game he loves.
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