From a boy from the bush who joined Collingwood at a young age and has become a great player to have pulled on the Collingwood Guernsey and..

**From a Boy from the Bush to a Collingwood Great**

 

From dusty paddocks and local footy grounds in the bush to the grand stage of the MCG, the journey of a young boy who once dreamed of playing for Collingwood has become the stuff of football folklore. Recruited at a young age, this humble country kid stepped into the famous black and white stripes with determination in his eyes and fire in his belly. What followed was a career marked by resilience, heart, and a deep love for the game—and the club.

 

He wasn’t the loudest or the flashiest player when he arrived. But what he lacked in noise, he made up for in grit and character. From his first training session, it was clear he had that rare blend of natural talent and an insatiable hunger to improve. Every contest he went into, he played as if it were his last. Every run-down tackle, every clutch moment, every goal he kicked—he did it not just for himself, but for his teammates, the jumper, and the Collingwood army that cheered him on week after week.

 

Over the years, he grew into a true leader. A player others looked to in tight moments. The kind of bloke who would take the big hit and bounce right back up. Fans loved him for his never-say-die attitude and his loyalty to the club. Coaches valued his discipline and footy smarts. And teammates knew they could count on him, no matter the scoreboard. He wasn’t just playing for stats—he was playing for the crest, for the history, and for every kid out there in the bush who dared to dream.

 

His story is more than just games played and goals scored. It’s about what it means to be a Magpie. About sacrifice, resilience, and staying grounded no matter how high the accolades pile up. Even as his name began to be spoken with respect across the AFL world, he remained that same boy from the bush—modest, hardworking, and always putting the team first.

 

To have pulled on the Collingwood guernsey is an honour in itself. But to have worn it with such pride, such consistency, and with the heart this bloke has shown? That’s something special. He now stands among the greats to have ever worn the black and white. His name may never be the loudest in the headlines, but in the hearts of Magpie fans, he’s become one of the true heroes of the club.

 

A Collingwood player through and through. From the bush to the big time. A story that inspires. A legacy that will live on long after the final siren.