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  • Sunday, July 17 2011 @ 05:05 pm ACST
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There was a good article on Adelaide Now regarding Port Adelaide's Fijian players mentoring an up and coming player of Fijian descent.  In particular Port fullback Alipate Carlisle has been encouraging Aseri Raikiwasa as the 18 year old strives to make the AFL.  Much to the youngster's surprise Carlisle contacted Aseri via Facebook and has been in contact with him ever since.  Aseri was born in South Australia and grew up on the Eyre Peninsula, but has strong Fijian roots and in 2004 returned to visit his family.  He is now playing with Port Magpies reserves in the SANFL and was SA's vice captain at the U18 champs.

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Raikiwasa raring to rip up the AFL and  Aseri making his mark