Mundy ready for Saturday game

Carngham-Linton Football Club have received David Mundy as pick two in the Carlton Draft to play in this Saturday’s game against Beaufort Football Club at Linton Recreation Reserve.

Club president Greg Spratling said the players are thrilled to be able to play with such a high calibre player.

“Playing purpose wise Mundy would have been the best equipped player obviously just out of the AFL system last year,” he said. “We were seriously wrapped.”

The Carngham-Linton players did the club’s voting and Mundy was in their top two picks.

“He’s played over 350 games, and he played in a semi-final against Collingwood least year so his experience will be great as we have a very young side,” said Spratling.

He also said that the whole club is looking forward to Saturday’s game.

“A lot of the young kids messaged me, and they were so over the moon,” he said.

“Morale is up at the moment as we’ve won a couple of games but to have him there will be amazing from the club’s point of view and we’re really looking forward to what he can bring.”

Mundy, who grew up playing football in Seymour, said he is hoping for a great game with the Saints.

“I’m really looking forward to getting back to community football,” he said. “It speaks to the core of me and the core of my personality helping out country football clubs.”

Mundy said it is crucial country football clubs continue to receive support with initiatives like the Carlton Draft.

“I’m hoping we can get a whole stack of people there,” he said. “A lot of the football clubs in country Victoria are the lifeblood of the towns.”

“There are the things that everyone participated in, and I strongly believe towns with great sporting environments are great places to live.

“Their club’s history so far this season is very, very impressive so I’m hoping we can pack the house,” he said.

“I think it’s a great opportunity to get behind the club and support the locals who prop these clubs up.”

Mr Spratling encouraged everyone to get down to Linton Rec Reserve on Saturday to see what he said will be an amazing game.

“You don’t often have an AFL clubs record player playing local footy,” he said.

The full Carlton Draft saw 2003 Brownlow Medal winner Nathan Buckley as the number one pick, being selected to play for Nilma Darnum Football Netball Club in Gippsland.

Carlton Draft brand director Sarah Wilcox said she is looking forward to this year’s season.

“After seeing the success of last year’s inaugural The Carlton Draft campaign, we can’t wait to once again help bring the crowds and some extra passion to local Victorian footy, which forms the backbone of many communities across the state,” she said.