By KRISTEN ALEBAKIS
NORTH Footscray brothers Chris and Ashleigh Peters will celebrate their 300 game milestone just two weeks a part.
The duo, who play in the Devils’ reserves side, have been playing footy in the Western Region Football League for more than a decade.
Chris celebrated his 300th game in Round 10 when the Devils demolished Albanvale, while Ashleigh will play in his 300th today, when North Footscray take on Manor Lakes at Hansen Reserve.
Ashleigh, who has played footy with the Yarraville Seddon Eagles, Glen Orden and North Footscray said he hadn’t realised the milestone was so close.
He said he took three years off footy because he lost interest in the game, but his desire to play with mates is what drew him back to North Footscray.
“I missed playing with footy with my good friends so I wanted to come back and play,” Ashleigh said.
The 28-year-old said his career highlights so far, were winning an Under-18 premiership in 2005 as well as winning the 2008 Division 2 Reserves flag.
For Chris on the other hand, a premiership has eluded him.
“I stated playing at North Footscray in the Under-16s and I played in a grand final my first year, but we ended up losing,” he said.
“I haven’t played in any grand finals since.”
Chris hoped his fortunes would change this year.
The Devils are currently in the top three and a certainty to play finals footy at the end of the season.
“We have played finals and been knocked out first round both times, so we are hoping to go further this year,” Chris said.
Chris said he really enjoyed playing footy with North Footscray, saying it was great club to be involved with.
“I have been there for about 10 years and everyone has been really friendly, from my teammates to the older guys behind the bar,” he said.
“It really is a family club.”
Last Modified on 01/07/2016 10:59