In Buddy’s footsteps

 Tyler Studd was a player of two positions on Sunday, mixing his defensive tasks and attacking ability brilliantly in the Eagles’ win over Fountain Gate. 84558 Picture: JARROD POTTER Tyler Studd was a player of two positions on Sunday, mixing his defensive tasks and attacking ability brilliantly in the Eagles’ win over Fountain Gate. 84558 Picture: JARROD POTTER

By JARROD POTTER
EVERY team needs an anchor.
Someone who mops up defensively, takes strong marks and runs the ball up the ground quickly to create forward opportunities.
For Endeavour Hills under-9s on Sunday morning, this task fell square on the shoulders of Tyler Studd, who relished the task at hand.
Tyler took countless marks in the defensive end of Singleton Reserve, making sure Fountain Gate couldn’t get past him.
When he wasn’t floating back to stop the Gators from snapping the win from the Eagles, Tyler was in the midfield running hard and kicking the ball to his team-mates with great accuracy.

How long have you been playing footy?
Three years.

What was your favourite moment of the match?
Defend the ball on the line.

What’s your favourite football memory?
When I got some marks.

What do you like most about playing footy?
Taking marks and kicking goals.

What AFL team do you support?
Hawthorn.

Who is your favourite player?
Buddy Franklin.