Tye Browning’s name was the 21st read out by selectors of the AFL All Australian under 15 side.
His mother, Lisa McPherson, said after they had untangled themselves from teary embraces, they were all in shock.
“Twenty-two boys are chosen for the side, and his name was the 21st to be called out,” she said.
“We just didn’t think he would get in.”
But if the trajectory of the Craigieburn youngster is anything to go by, his selection in the side is just another milestone he’s ticked off on his way to a potential career in the AFL.
He plays for Craigieburn Football Club, as well as in the Calder Cannons’ under 15 development squad, and was chosen to represent Victoria for a six-day tournament at Geelong in July.
The only issue for Tye now is that his family has to pay for a 10-day training camp in South Africa in January, which will cost about $6500.
Ms McPherson and Craigieburn Football Club have teamed up and are in the process of organising a fundraising event to help pay for Tye’s trip.
It will be held next month at either Craigieburn Football Club or at the Calder Cannons’ base.
Contact Brain Hall for more details at bhall@vst.com.au
