Opinion

MELANIE WHELAN: Why we need more like Abby to keep clubs kicking

Updated June 3 2022 - 2:12pm, first published 2:00pm
READY: St Arnaud footballer junior Abby Weir was last month given the green light to play with her hometown under-14 boys.
READY: St Arnaud footballer junior Abby Weir was last month given the green light to play with her hometown under-14 boys.

JUNIOR footballer Abby Weir certainly shook-up the AFL and broke down barriers for girls this season. But Abby is also a reminder how fortunate we are for the sporting opportunities we have as a major regional city.

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