Milwaukee-born Shae McNamara has been signed as a rookie for two years with the Collingwood Football Club, the most powerful club in Australia. He took up the game only very recently and has been working hard on his skill base - there are several videos on youtube showing his training and skill sessions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYCOZ4O0Eh4His kicking and handball techniques were very awkward, with a two-handed ball drop and stiff follow through with the handball, but he moved well and full credit to him for putting the work in, resulting in the improved kicking action here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhGrw-ZPhF8Long way to go and at 24 years old he's a good 6 or 7 years older than the other recruits who will be coming through next season, but I think it's great that he's having a go. Best of luck to him, do your country proud son. Story here:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86787/default.aspx
