Otago Australian football player Josh Mackie gets some practice in before travelling to Melbourne to represent New Zealand in an international tournament. Photo: Peter McIntoshOtago player Josh Mackie is just a mark and a hand ball away from playing on one of the world's most hallowed sporting turfs. Both players were selected to play for New Zealand in the Australian football International Cup tournament, which starts in Melbourne on Saturday. Mackie (18) is keen to show his wares to the national selectors who initially lefthim out of the New Zealand squad. It will be a big moment; it will be cool just to run out,'' Mackie said.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 01, 2017 18:20 UTC