Tara Murray
Westmeadows has added some fire power to its forward line with the signing of Rex Hickman for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 1 season.
The Tigers announced earlier in the week that Hickman would join the club as a playing assistant coach.
Hickman has played at a number of clubs, most recently with Bacchus Marsh in the Ballarat Football League.
He kicked 18 goals in 15 games this year.
Hickman said he was looking forward to joining the club on a post on the club’s social media.
“I live 500 metres from the ground and for the couple years I have lived there I have loved the idea of being a part of the club,” he said.
“My wife and I had a son earlier this year and the thought of him being able to grow up with a footy club so close to home is great and even better if it was a club I also got to play at and be a part of.
“So with that in mind I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of the club. I’ve always had a desire to step into coaching.”
Hickman said being a teacher by trade that he was big on communication and building positive relationships.
“I enjoy helping others and seeing people develop,” he said. “I am appreciative that the club has given me this opportunity to be an assistant, I am eager to learn from Mo [Kaakour], and support this group as best I possibly can moving forward.”
The Tigers finished fourth this year, losing in the opening week of finals to eventual grand finalist West Coburg.
