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Missed this story in the paper this morning, but if you have the Sunday Telegraph there is an article on page 93 (Central Coast edition but same page as sports crossword) on 14 yr old Alex.
A remarkable story. For those of you that can't find the article, a brief summary follows:
Alex (14 yrs) and his twin brother Andrew came to Australia 6 years ago from Sierra Leone as orphans after their father was killed in the civil war. They couldn't speak english.
It was brother Andrew's dream to play AFL and for the Swans. Alex on the other hand, scored six tries in the U12's grand final in 2007. He made further headlines when he accused the opposing trainer of calling him a "black nigger" and slapping him across the face. Alex also played soccer and was very good at that too.
Sadly in 2008, Andrew passed away from stomach cancer.
It was Andrew's dream to play for the Swans and Alex said that his brother was a legend to him and he would continue his dream to play for the Swans.
Any dry eyes at this stage?
He can run 100m in 11.02 seconds and has had NRL, Rugby and Soccer scouts after him.
Swans Academy Manager Chris Smith has no doubt that Alex will be drafted by the Swans in 2013. He is very gifted in many ways. Smith says "he has that trait, that focus, that drive and the ability to work hard". He has great endurance and is super quick.
Alex says that he is really happy with the signing because the Swans have done so much for his family. He says he never wants to leave the Swans and will be there for life.
With the new zoning. Sydney have priority to sign him. Article doesn't say how tall he is but looks tall in the photo in his Swans jacket.
I'm sure we will hear alot more about him before then.
A remarkable story. For those of you that can't find the article, a brief summary follows:
Alex (14 yrs) and his twin brother Andrew came to Australia 6 years ago from Sierra Leone as orphans after their father was killed in the civil war. They couldn't speak english.
It was brother Andrew's dream to play AFL and for the Swans. Alex on the other hand, scored six tries in the U12's grand final in 2007. He made further headlines when he accused the opposing trainer of calling him a "black nigger" and slapping him across the face. Alex also played soccer and was very good at that too.
Sadly in 2008, Andrew passed away from stomach cancer.
It was Andrew's dream to play for the Swans and Alex said that his brother was a legend to him and he would continue his dream to play for the Swans.
Any dry eyes at this stage?
He can run 100m in 11.02 seconds and has had NRL, Rugby and Soccer scouts after him.
Swans Academy Manager Chris Smith has no doubt that Alex will be drafted by the Swans in 2013. He is very gifted in many ways. Smith says "he has that trait, that focus, that drive and the ability to work hard". He has great endurance and is super quick.
Alex says that he is really happy with the signing because the Swans have done so much for his family. He says he never wants to leave the Swans and will be there for life.
With the new zoning. Sydney have priority to sign him. Article doesn't say how tall he is but looks tall in the photo in his Swans jacket.
I'm sure we will hear alot more about him before then.
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