Playing for Australia in the U20s Gridiron World Championships is an absolute honour and will be the first step of many in my football career. However, travelling overseas to play this sport comes with the significant cost of $9,000 - and stretches my saving ability as a 19-year-old. I will use your much-appreciated donations to help cover all the travel, accommodation, coaching and training fees that come with representing my country at the 2024 IFAF World Championships in Edmonton, Canada.

Representing my country in the U20s Gridiron World Championships this year in Canada will not only be the greatest moment in my football career to date but also a childhood dream come true. With your support and my dedication, this incredible opportunity will open a door for me to showcase my potential and secure a place to play college football in the United States.

When I first started training for gridiron, it was a way of staying connected with my two best high school friends. In under a year, I have fallen in love with football and have gone from playing at my local club (Sydney University Cubs) to now going overseas and representing the country with the same two friends who got me into the sport. 

My love for the game came from the moment I played my first snap of football last year I knew I wanted to make something out of it. Thanks to some strong believers and coaches here in Sydney, I was able to quickly channel my love of sport into some impressive plays on the field. Being awarded offensive rookie of the year motivated me to achieve something special with gridiron. As a result, I have devoted my time to focus on training and building my skills in this game. I am fiercely determined to be at my best for the 2024 World Championships and beyond.

Thank you for your support and encouragement in supporting me with this privilege of playing for Australia and the opportunity to make this dream of playing college football in the US a reality.