When Ando runs out on to the Chelsea ground on Saturday in YCW colours it will be for the 100th time and his 24th as Captain. Joining us in 2004 from the Dolphins, Ando has had a stellar career which has now been capped off by joining the elite ranks of our 100 game club
Ando played his Junior football with Somerville Football Club and the Dandenong Stingrays squad in 1994-1996 , playing in the Teal Cup and National Championships in1994-1995
He was picked by the Collingwood Football Club in the 1996 draft and placed on their Rookie list . Not cracking a game with the Woodsmen he was recruited by Frankston Dolphins in 1997 and played in their 1997 Reserve premiership side, playing a total of 92 Senior games, before joining YCW in 2004.
Playing on the wing Ando possesses great poise and balance whether kicking,marking or contesting the ball and is a beautiful long kick , particularly on the run .
His delivery and accuracy with either foot or hand are a delight to watch, always giving the team and Club his 100%, he played in the 2005 and 2007 grand finals and was made Senior Captain in 2008.
The Club, Members and Supporters all congratulate him on this major achievement. Well done Ando !
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Last Modified on 06/08/2009 11:21