Wicks tells parliament of Bunnies under-10s

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has told Federal Parliament she was "really proud" of the Umina Bunnies' Under-10s team in its recent grand final.

"They faced some formidable opponents in the Wyong Roos and, even though they weren't able to get the win, the whole team made every single person watching proud.

"There wasn't a dry eye in the personal cheering squad, including my own.

"I've got to say I was pretty inspired by the attitude and perspective of the whole young team, particularly seeing the way they backed each other, even after such a tough match where they didn't get the outcome they were hoping for.

"When coach Darren Phillips gathered the boys at the end of the match and invited them to speak, they all talked about their team and what the team meant to them.

"They spoke about the bonds they shared and how their focus was on backing each other.

"They spoke about playing not as individuals but as a group.

"It was a privilege to listen to a group of nine-year-old boys, some of them no doubt future NRL stars, live out what it means to be part of a team regardless of the outcome."

Ms Wicks said: "I'm really proud of this amazing team and the boys played incredibly.

"We were all cheering madly from the sidelines as they really did give it their all," Ms Wicks told the House.

"Our sporting teams are the life blood of the Central Coast and sport is something that connects us all," Ms Wicks said.

Ms Wicks acknowledged the teams from her electorate that had made the finals, including

Woy Woy Football Club, Woy Woy Rugby Union Club and Woy Woy Rugby League Club.

SOURCE:

Speech, 14 Sep 2018

Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson