Devonport Strikers' player Luca Fauvette has drawn comparisons between Scott Morrison's soccer skills and those of a Manchester United midfielder after getting the opportunity to play against the Prime Minister.
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"Paul Pogba," Luca said.
"On a bad day... he's always messing up his feet, Paul Pogba."
Luca said his opponent had tripped over their own foot, which had resulted in the clumsy challenge that took him out.
It should have been a red card.
- Luca Fauvette
On Wednesday, Mr Morrison had been visiting the home of the Devonport Strikers, the day after the club was promised $3.5 million to help with redevelopment of their facilities.
Things didn't go quite to plan during the picture opportunity when the Prime Minister tackled Luca to the ground during a friendly small-sided game, however both emerged from the incident with a smile.
Luca isn't a stranger to tough challenges as a centre forward who draws inspiration from world super stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Luca said the tackle from Mr Morrison was a little different than those he usually faced while playing at Meercroft Park on a Saturday morning or during training sessions at Devonport.
"It should have been a red card," the eight-year-old said.
A goal was scored immediately after the tackle on Luca and the eight-year-old believed a foul should have been called and the goal disallowed. The grade two Geneva Christian College student said everyone at his school had been talking about the photo.
Molly Appleton
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
