Christian’s special day

CHRISTIAN Starick (right) played his first game of football last weekend for Heathmere, with senior coach Adrian Hann (left) helping to make a dream come true. Hann has also signed on to coach the Meres again in their 2024 season.

By Mitchell Turner

July 04, 2023 | 8:00 AM

ANY football player debut is an important day for both the player and the club, but last Saturday Heathmere Football Netball Club celebrated a debut that was far more special than most.

Portland’s own Christian Starick, who suffers from cerebral palsy, ran out for the Meres in their reserves’ 17.8 (110) to 5.2 (32) against Westerns last weekend.