World Footy News

A 16-year-old French exchange student by the name of Lou Quidu-Tronscorff received some coverage in the local newspaper of the Queensland town of Mackay yesterday. Lou has taken up playing junior footy with the North Mackay Saints since arriving in Australia last month.

Coming from a background of playing rugby and judo back in France, he has adapted quickly to the physicality of Aussie Rules. "I'm not a great kicker of the football, but I like to tackle," he said. "I find that part of the game easy because of my rugby background."

Queensland AFL spokesman Darryl Griffiths said his performances in his first two matches with the Saints have been encouraging. "Lou definitely wants to learn more about the game and for someone new to the sport he is picking up it up really well," he said. "He is very tough, attacks the ball well and continues to develop his skills. A big challenge for him apart from communicating at times in English, has been to continually learn the positions and rules of Aussie rules so he knows what to do on the field."

For the full story, read this article in the Mackay Daily Mercury.