Pocket Profile- Adam Sheldon (Volunteer, South West Sydney Magpies)

Get to know South West Sydney Sydney Magpies Volunteer, Adam Sheldon!

Name:	Adam Sheldon
AFL Sydney Club:	SWS Magpies
What is your role around the club?
Football operations, Licensee, assistant coach
How did you become involved at the club?
Through an army mate that conned me into playing when posted to Sydney
How long have you been involved with the club?
9 years
What drives you most to volunteer at your local AFL Sydney club?
Something to give back to the community, and improve community relations through sport
Most memorable moment at the club?
Playing 100 games
What are you missing most about the footy club during lockdown?
The social factor of catching up with friends at the footy club
What TV show is getting you through lockdown?
I think I’ve binged most seasons on multiple shows Netflix, Stan, Disney+
Where is the first place you would visit once travel restrictions lift?
Melbourne and Brisbane to catch up with family
Who is your tip to win the 2021 AFL Premiership and Brownlow medal?
Melbourne to break their Flag drought, and The Bont is probably a favourite
Usual coffee order?
I don’t do coffee
Shout out to someone at the club that always lends you a hand (player, coach etc)
Ash Golden – whether I ask her to help coach, Umpire (Field, Goal and Boundary) or just lend a hand

Quote about this volunteer’s contribution to the club:

“Adam is a man that does so much around the Club. He coaches, runs the Bar, helps at training, just to name a few things he does. The club could not survive without him.”

Why are they such a valued part of the club?

Adam is so passionate about our club, there is nothing he would not do to help out.

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