By Chris Lees | Daily Mercury
One of the biggest names in the AFL, Adam Goodes, will play in Mackay on Anzac Day.
Goodes will take to the field for the Sydney Swans reserve team in their North East Australian Football League clash against the Gold Coast Suns at Harrup Park.
His father Graham, who lives in Mackay, said it would be great to see his son in action.
"It's just great to see him anytime," he said.
"We had the whole lot of them up here in November when I got married."
Graham said his son was feeling good about coming to Mackay.
"Talking to a lot of people, a lot of young kids look up to him, so I'm sure he'll have a few young kids chasing him around and a few older people as well," he said.
AFL Mackay regional manager Jeff Neumann said it was "huge" to have someone like Goodes playing in Mackay.
"He's one of the biggest personalities and one of the biggest identities in the country, so it's fantastic (having him in Mackay)," he said. "We're glad from our point of view that Adam is playing in the twos again."
Neumann said having stars like Goodes playing in Mackay was important for the region's juniors.
"It's great for the boys and girls to see these stars that they see on television, that I guess in regional Queensland you don't get to see so often," he said.
"It's great to have Goodesy come up here and be a part of a massive day for the region and obviously a massive day for the country as well."
Swans coach John Longmire yesterday confirmed Goodes would have another week in reserves as he looks to improve his form and fitness.
"We didn't discuss specifically how long he would play reserves, we just wanted to be sure he was in good stead," Longmire said.
"He had a good hit-out last week and he'll have a good one this week.
The dual Brownlow Medallist played reserves at the weekend and will be in good touch after gathering 28 disposals and kicking three goals against the GWS Giants.
"It would be good to take another step up from what he did last week," Longmire said. "He felt good after the game and it would be good if he can get another one this week."
Last Modified on 28/04/2015 14:47