By KATH GANNAWAY
THERE was only standing room at the Josh Matthews Memorial football practice match between Coldstream and Silvan on Wednesday 12 March.
The biggest crowd in years gathered at the Coldstream oval for the ‘Turbo-charged’ evening match that raised $4500 for the Asthma Foundation.
Coldstream player Josh, nicknamed Turbo, died last year from sudden and unexpected asthma attack. He was 17.
Both teams lined up for minute’s silence before the games which were played in two-quarter blocks of Under 19, Reserves and Seniors.
Players Jarrod Healy and John Rafferty paid tribute to the former Under 19 captain, saying Josh had strived to be the best he could and wanted the best for his club since the day he pulled on the blue and white jumper in the Under 12s.
“His attitude didn’t only make him a better player, a better person, but it made being around the club a better place,” Jarrod said.
Organiser Stacey Adams thanked everyone who contributed, saying it was a great success and a great tribute to Josh.
