History in the Making - Father / Son to Play for Subiaco

HISTORY IN THE MAKING - FATHER / SON TO PLAY FOR SUBIACO THIS SATURDAY

It is something that we have romanced about all season, the thought of the evergreen Allistair Pickett and his son Alliston creating history by being the first father son combination to play league football together at WAFL level.  Well it’s going to happen this Saturday when Subiaco takes on South Fremantle in the Charlie Tyson “Big Boots” clash at Medibank Stadium.
This is likely to be the first time that a father and son have been selected to play at state league level anywhere in Australia.
After contemplating retirement at the end of 2009 Alistair, who will turn 37 later this year, is the oldest player in the 2010 WAFL competition.  Alliston, aka “Buddy”, is aged 17 and has steadily progressed through the Colts and Reserves in season  2010.
Subiaco Coach Chris Waterman said “our performances in recent weeks have highlighted the need for a crumbing forward and Buddy has shown that he has the attributes to succeed in that role.  Buddy started with the Colts this year and while we flirted with this scenario some weeks back it was decided to groom Buddy through the Reserves.  I understand that that the football pundits will have an opinion on this but the simple fact is we need a player to fulfill this role”.
Waterman went on to say, “you are never sure when it’s the right time to bring up a young player.  Buddy is unfazed by the challenge of playing league football and as you would expect he is excited about the opportunity to play alongside his father”.
This will be a special day for father Alilistair, who said “this is a dream come true and to be honest it is something that motivated me to play on this year.  This day will be something special to both of us, but when we cross the white line he will no longer be my little boy and it is important that we both do our job for the team”.

This will surely rate up there with Allistair’s two Sandover medals, 4 premiership medals, being a member of the Subiaco’s Team of the Century, being a SFC Life Member, state representative and may other achievements.
Subiaco’s Football Manager Luke Sanders said “this is a historic day for our Club and it is fitting that Buddy will make his debut on a day that is a District celebration at the WAFL game.  Buddy came through the Northern Cobras JFC and he is a role model within his junior club and local community”.



The above photos are of Allistair and Buddy in action last weekend.