13/10/2024
World Masters Games Auckland 2017.
Majority of this squad was from our WMFC 35yrs Masters (which from other posts I’m heavily involved with) we had a few borrowed players because playing Masters 45yrs+ was going to be a challenge due to potential injuries, number of competitive games and overall lack of general fitness.
Overall we did have some solid results and even though we did loss 2 games over the event, it was deemed we were the 45yrs+ winners overall (as the group rounds were mixed with 35yr, 45yr & 50yr teams)
Looking back most of these players had played at a competitive level in their prime, but majority play now because they enjoy football and still play today, in the same team at WMFC be it they focus more on the after game Hotdog and random beer options each round
Sport has played a massive part of my life, there are many highlights and some that I’d like to forget but being involved in any team sport is very rewarding.
It builds character, your desire to be the best version of yourself and learning to get up after those defeats, regardless of which code you prefer being part of a team and greater club within your community is a good thing,
Sport isn’t for everyone but even being a supporter, volunteer or offical for these individual we all get the same buzz,
If you are capable of still playing regardless of age or division you should continue for as long as possible, because you’ll never know when will be your last game.
