55. There are mysterious & powerful magnetic forces operating on kids with footballs.

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.

Our footballs always seemed to end up in these. Magnetism!

“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.