20-year-old shows athletic skill in many sports, comes back to Doggies
By Kirra Livingstone
FROM playing for the Beerwah Bulldogs C Grade team last year to debuting in the A Grade team four weeks ago, Dylan Kerr is proving his top flight credentials each weekend.
The 20-year-old winger started playing rugby league in the U12s, before switching his focus to tennis and then settling back on league as a 19-year-old.
Dylan said although the two sports are a contrast, the fast-paced footwork on the tennis court has helped him on the football field.
“Playing tennis previously and now playing on the wing, it definitely helps with the agility and all that,” he said.
The versatile sportsman has now played a variety of sports across clubs, including the BeeGees and the Peachester and Landsborough tennis clubs.
But Dylan said was ultimately drawn back to league where he plays with his brother, and has shown significant growth.
“I think I was a bit nervous moving from C Grade to Reserve Grade and then playing for A Grade but now that I’m back to Reserves I feel a lot better and more confident,” he said.
“Mathew Kidd and DK from the A Grade side, and Jordan Bain from the Reserves, have all helped me out a lot this year in believing in myself more.
“I enjoy it out there, I’ve changed positions a lot throughout the years, but I like it on the wing.”
Dylan has played three games in A Grade, and before debuting was the top points scorer in the Reserve Grade competition.
He hasn’t played the last few weeks due to a groin injury, but is keen to get back on the field when he is healed.
kirra@gcnews.com.au
