BRACKNELL Football Club has a big day planned for the home game against Hillwood on Saturday as they celebrate their 80-year anniversary and recognise the outstanding service of a loyal servant who plays his 350th game.
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The Redlegs have a rich and proud history having won 21 senior premierships, nine reserves and 10 underage flags over the past 80 years.
All past players and supporters are invited to attend the celebrations today to watch the club's three teams play against Hillwood and stay for a celebratory dinner from 6.30pm with Gold Coast Suns AFL coach Rodney Eade the guest speaker.
Bracknell will also salute club stalwart Mathew Bosworth who reaches his 350-milestone game.
Bosworth made his senior debut in 1995 and has played seniors consistently since 1997, captaining the senior side for nine years.
He has built an exceptional record with the club which includes winning seven senior best and fairest awards from 1999 until 2014 - the most recent coming last year at the age of 35.
Bosworth won the club's reserves best and fairest in 1996 and the Esk-Deloraine Association reserves best and fairest in the same year.
He played in the club's 1997 senior premiership at the age of 17 and was awarded the Redlegs best club person in 2013.
Bosworth has represented the NTFA several times and in his prime was one of the best players in the competition.
He is a life member of Bracknell and, as well as still being a valuable player, is their sponsorship and fundraising co-ordinator.