By Renee Wood
Coldstream is still beaming with Demons pride a week on from the AFL Grand Final with one player shining bright for residents to admire – Bayley Fritsch.
The Demons forward put in a stellar performance in the big game, clearing six goals, leaving his family glued to the screen at home cheering for 31.
“It’s the most amazing thing to happen for our family, we’re unbelievable so happy for him and the demons,” Bayley’s dad Scott Fritsch said.
“We were yelling that loud at every goal he got, wow what a buzz, I was proud as punch all of the family was, he did so well.”
The town was painted in blue and red for Fritsch last weekend, decorations were placed along Maroondah Highway, on homes and fences.
“Everyone got behind him from this great town, we got a heap of stuff to put out around the place and heaps of friends and family helped we are so grateful.”
A celebration through decorations was unfortunately the only way they could support Bayley while Covid-19 restrictions are in place.
Scott said it’s a great thing for the area as well and expects Bayley will inspire many young players from the local club the Coldstream Cougars.
“He will sure push kids from our great club to push and have a crack at getting to the highest level, we will have a get together at the club with all the members as well.”
The Coldstream Cougars were also very proud of its past player, sharing their praise through social media.
“We would like to send a MASSIVE congratulations to Bayley Fritsch on a magnificent game in Saturday night’s Grand Final.
Your Coldstream Football and Netball Club family is more than proud of your absolute determination throughout your football career.
Not only being a part of a team playing in a significant game but kicking a whopping six snags, in a GRAND FINAL!
Well done Fritta and all the best in the celebrations,” The Cougars wrote on Facebook.
