AFL greats are about to hit the paddock for Darling Downs clubs. This weekend Jason Akermanis, winner of three AFL premierships and a Brownlow Medal while playing for the Brisbane Lions, will line up for South Toowoomba Bombers.
Akermanis’ AFLDD Allied Cup debut will be followed a few weeks later by Collingwood premiership and Brownlow Medal winner Dane Swan. He will be running out for Coolaroo on June 25.
Bombers club President Michael Gilmore said he is as excited about Dane Swan running out for Coolaroo as he is about Aker pulling on the Bombers jersey.
“It’s great for us to have him wearing the red and black but it’s a great time for Aussie rules in the region.
“Being able to watch two superstars right here in our backyard in a matter of weeks is amazing. “I think it’s going to give the game a real boost locally.”
Terry Daniher was originally meant to be in Toowoomba for the Bombers 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend however the event clashed with a prior engagement, so Jason Akermanis was arranged as a replacement.
The Club approached him to see if he would be willing to throw on a jersey and he agreed. Later in the evening he will speak at the 50-year anniversary dinner.
South Toowoomba play University at Southern Cross Oval on Saturday.
First bounce is 2.30pm.
Coolaroo will sign Brownlow medallist Dane Swan later this month for their match against USQ Cougars.
Swan has played similar matches elsewhere and apparently really turns it on for fans.
What a great promotion for Aussie rules in the area and an unbelievable opportunity for local players to take to the field with absolute legends of the AFL.
Aker was in Warwick only a couple of weeks ago speaking at a function for the Warwick Redbacks.
