A proud mother's moment

This is my daughter, Natalie who is the assistant coach for the Geelong Women's Football team in the Victorian League. (Not my photo) They have just made it through to the grandfinal from 4th position. This is Aussie Rules which has mainly been a male sport. However the women's competition has gone from strength to strength and next year Natalie will coach this team and be assistant coach for the team that has been accepted into the AFLW - an Australian competition. Natalie played 190 games over 16 years and represented her state 10 times before the creation of the AFLW. She has given up her career as assistant principle at a secondary college to pursue her love of football now in a full time paid position at Geelong. If the link works, here is an interview with her - www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2018-08-28/wood-becomes-part-of-geelong-cats-history

[Lou Ann]

Congratulations! I know how proud you are, her wonderful smile says it all!

[Jane Anderson]

A wonderful story and portrait! I could not get the link to work though.

[sally agnew]

Well done to the team :)

[Denise Wood]

@janeandcharlie I'll try it down here rather than in my comment! www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2018-08-28/wood-becomes-part-of-geelong-cats-history

[Babs]

you must be so proud of her. I couldn't get the link to work so have copied this link in the hope this works instead.

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2018-08-28/wood-becomes-part-of-geelong-cats-history

[Denise Wood]

@janeandcharlie Guess that isn't going to work either! problem probably is that the interview is on Facebook and i can't get it out of there! I don't know as I'm not very computer savvy! if you're on Facebook, look me up as I have shared it there :)

[Babs]

@janeandcharlie http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2018-08-28/wood-becomes-part-of-geelong-cats-history
try this link.

[Denise Wood]

@onewing Thanks Babs :)Looks like you and i were working on this at the same time!!

[Babs]

@gilbertwood I just copied your link and put it into google and then copied that link. The one you had wasn't a hyperlink.

[Issi Bannerman]

Oh, what a proud moment indeed! Lovely photo.

[Merrelyn]

What an achievement, you have every right to be a very, proud Mum. Congratulations Natalie.

[Diana]

How wonderful that is, congratulations to Natalie.

[Lesley Chisholm]

Wow, what a fantastic achievement. Its so lovely hearing a success story about someone following their dreams.

[carol white]

Well done to your daughter

[Peter]

Lovely record and family image Denise would have said Aussie Rules football was only for the brave:)

[Anne ❀]

keeper shot!

[Islandgirl]

Wow how exciting!

[Mave]

Lovely picture

[KWind]

Wow... she's done so well! Good for her!

[Pyrrhula]

You,ve all reasons to be proud. Even the pic. is great.
We have still summer now although it`s early Fall.

[wendy frost]

A great achievement and a proud Mum .

[Rick]

Congrats on this achievement.

[Marnie]

Hi Natalie, good to meet you. And good luck for the Grandie.

[Margo Sayer]

What great pride and pleasure exude from this shot and your commentary. May Natalie continue to enjoy and grow in this role...following her star and fulfilling her love of the game.

[Denise Wood]

@golftragic You will have to definitely meet Natalie next year when I get to games in Geelong - you'll have to come along too :)
@s4sayer Thanks Margo - such beautiful words from you :)
@pcoulson Yes Peter, it still is a game for the brave :)
@kiwichick Thanks Lesley - she certainly is much happier following her dreams :)

[Sue Cooper]

Congratulations to Natatie. You must be very proud Denise and quite rightly so. I enjoyed listening to her interview.

[Jane Anderson]

@onewing Thank you so much!

[CC Folk]

Congratulations to Natalie, the whole family and for you the proud mama!