By JARROD POTTER
LITTLE LEGEND – Ben Yearot
A NOBLE Blue through and through is Berwick under-10s utility Ben Yearot.
Wherever he was needed, Ben stood tall and did his job.
The wily eight-year-old ruckman dominated through the centre – winning numerous tap-outs to find his fleet-footed midfield teammates.
After that was a role down back, guarding Narre South Lions’ dangerous forward line.
It was another task Yearot took in his stride as he spoiled, out-marked his opponents and drove out of the backline time after time.
The day ended up forward for one of Berwick’s best as Ben’s leading and marking once again had the Lions running for cover.
Booting a massive goal and watching his team mates get around him was the highlight of the afternoon for Ben who is already on the fast track to bigger and better things on the footy field.
Who knows what Ben will be able to do in the years to come if he keeps shining in the South East Juniors.
Considering his ability to mark, generate hit-outs and boot match-defining goals, I wouldn’t be shocked if his beloved Carlton Blues tap him on the shoulder and get him down to Princes Park urgently.
How long have you been playing footy?
This is my second year.
What’s your favourite thing about playing?
Goal kicking and defending.
What was your highlight of the match?
Kicking the goal.
Where do you like to play on the field?
Mid.
What AFL team do you support?
Carlton.
Who’s your favourite AFL player?
Kade Simmo (Simpson). He gets a lot of the ball, shares it around and is pretty good.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A football player.
