While everyone else watched their beloved teams train from the UTAS Stadium stands on Friday afternoon, Bella Street was amid the on-field action.
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Taking to the field with Hawthorn players ahead of their Saturday clash with Brisbane, the 12-year-old almost had to pinch herself.
After pulling on a guernsey to run water and join the post-run huddle with senior coach Alastair Clarkson, Bella then had the team - including her favourite player, Ben McEvoy - lining up for a photo and autographs.
"It was an amazing experience, I'm still stoked," she said as the players left the field. "My grandmother is a passionate Hawks fan ... she's loved them for ages. I grew up as a Hawks fan."
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Bella was picked as the "number one fan" for the bumper match-up - nominated by the community and selected by the club each week.
After a difficult time for the family about three years ago, her father, Jason, got the call from Ronald McDonald House asking if Bella wanted to be involved.
"They helped us out through a tough time in life," he said. "So if it wasn't for that we wouldn't be here."
Fast Facts
- Where: University of Tasmania Stadium, Invermay
- When: Saturday, July 27. First bounce at 1.45pm.
- How much? From $25. Tickets available online or at the gate, though punters are encouraged to buy online to avoid any queues.
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