Pocket Profile- Rudi Byslma (Volunteer, East Coast Eagles)
Get to know East Coast Eagles Volunteer, Rudi Byslma!
| Name: | Rudi Bylsma |
| AFL Sydney Club: | East Coast Eagles |
| What is your role around the club? | |
| Formally trainer on match days and training sessions, now I help out where needed be strapping players purchasing the trainers gear, packing match day bags, working the canteen on match days assist in setting up ground for home games | |
| How did you become involved at the club? | |
| My two sons joined the old Baulko Falcons back in the 90s and I’ve been here ever since | |
| How long have you been involved with the club? | |
| Since 1992 ,that’s 30 years | |
| What drives you most to volunteer at your local AFL Sydney club? | |
| The love of the club , seeing it grow with the addition of women’s football, the family atmosphere | |
| Most memorable moment at the club? | |
| That would have to be the Threepeat in premier division | |
| What are you missing most about the footy club during lockdown? | |
| Catching up with the players and supporters on match days | |
| What TV show is getting you through lockdown? | |
| Most AFL games | |
| Where is the first place you would visit once travel restrictions lift? | |
| My children and grandchildren plus Tasmania | |
| Who is your tip to win the 2021 AFL Premiership and Brownlow medal? | |
| Ollie Wines | |
| Usual coffee order? | |
| Latte with 2 | |
| Shout out to someone at the club that always lends you a hand (player, coach etc) | |
| Scott Waterhouse | |
| Quote about this volunteer’s contribution to the club: |
| He is a mighty Eagle and has been part of our Club for so long and has done so much for us as a Club, the list would be too long to type here. But we are a better Club for having him in our nest |
| Why are they such a valued part of the club? |
| Rudy has a quiet wisdom and way about him. You know you can rely on him to help even before you work out what needs to be done. |
| How can people get involved in volunteering at your club? |
| Just ask, there is always plenty to do. Ask Rudy, you will always find him in the canteen. Or ask at the timekeepers table and they can introduce to the people you can help. |
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