Penrith Panthers v Wentworthville Magpies.
Ringrose Park, Wenty’s home.
Roger* played, Mum watched.
We played too.
Kicking; catching; tip; tackle.
And that irresistible magnet to footballs and kids – drains.
“Out!”
And out we climbed.
We played, now watched by
The maternal referee – loud voice and threatening penalties – keeping us “in bounds” .
Note:
* This was in the era when the Penrith Panthers played in blue & white. Roger mainly played centre or wing.
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