Check out this week’s Little Legends

Meet this week’s Little Legends finalists, a group of junior SA sports stars who have distinguised themselves by their deeds both on the field and off.

Rebecca Baker

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April 29, 2021 - 11:47AM

Sunday Mail (SA)

SA Little Legend Molly Findlay, 10, Adelaide Comets (soccer), played her first game of soccer and she immediately put her hand up to be the goalkeeper and did a great job, following in the footsteps of her older brother Harry, who is the U18 goalkeeper for the Adelaide Comets. Picture supplied.

1/14SA Little Legend Molly Findlay, 10, Adelaide Comets (soccer), played her first game of soccer and she immediately put her hand up to be the goalkeeper and did a great job, following in the footsteps of her older brother Harry, who is the U18 goalkeeper for the Adelaide Comets. Picture supplied.

SA Little Legend Max Poulter, 8, from South Adelaide Rugby League Club, is described as ‘a great team and club person’. The U8 is always at training and always going above and beyond to help out around the club and teammates. Picture supplied.

2/14SA Little Legend Max Poulter, 8, from South Adelaide Rugby League Club, is described as ‘a great team and club person’. The U8 is always at training and always going above and beyond to help out around the club and teammates. Picture supplied.

SA Little Legend Ellie Webber, 13, from Glenunga Rams Football Club. Pictured here after last season’s U13 presentation – her first season of footy – in which she took out the coaches award. Ellie shone on the football field and has been described as ‘an absolute star’ … ‘a great in and under player and is so committed to doing her best.’ Picture: Supplied

3/14SA Little Legend Ellie Webber, 13, from Glenunga Rams Football Club. Pictured here after last season’s U13 presentation – her first season of footy – in which she took out the coaches award. Ellie shone on the football field and has been described as ‘an absolute star’ … ‘a great in and under player and is so committed to doing her best.’ Picture: Supplied

SA Little Legend Charlie Bode, 7, captained his U7 Mitcham Hawks Football Club team in the first round of SANFL juniors on Anzac Day. Here the proud youngster is pictured leading his side from the chamgerooms to the ground to the cheers of a home crowd. Picture: supplied

4/14SA Little Legend Charlie Bode, 7, captained his U7 Mitcham Hawks Football Club team in the first round of SANFL juniors on Anzac Day. Here the proud youngster is pictured leading his side from the chamgerooms to the ground to the cheers of a home crowd. Picture: supplied

SA Little Legend Koopja Brodie, (centre with ball) 14, from Southern Suburbs Rugby Union Club, has shown great personal growth in sportsmanship. He encourages his U14 team players at every opportunity. Picture: Supplied

5/14SA Little Legend Koopja Brodie, (centre with ball) 14, from Southern Suburbs Rugby Union Club, has shown great personal growth in sportsmanship. He encourages his U14 team players at every opportunity. Picture: Supplied

SA Little Legend Henryk Jaworek, 9, from Western Little Athletics Club at Henley Beach. Henryk has been enthusiastic and determined to improve his fitness, endurance and skill in running. A highlight of his athletics career so far, selection in the Little Athletics State competition. Picture supplied.

6/14SA Little Legend Henryk Jaworek, 9, from Western Little Athletics Club at Henley Beach. Henryk has been enthusiastic and determined to improve his fitness, endurance and skill in running. A highlight of his athletics career so far, selection in the Little Athletics State competition. Picture supplied.

SA Little Legends Freddie White, 6, Ruby Cini, 6, and Alfie Worthington, 6, from Glenunga Rams Football Club. The young footy players muster some Anzac spirit – including looking after their mates – ahead of their first game in the SANFL U7s, on Anzac Day. They are photographed here with club heroes, privates Jake Vergone and Emmett MacKinnon from the 16 REGT Royal Australian Artillery, who are also senior players at the club. Picture: Max Stapleton

7/14SA Little Legends Freddie White, 6, Ruby Cini, 6, and Alfie Worthington, 6, from Glenunga Rams Football Club. The young footy players muster some Anzac spirit – including looking after their mates – ahead of their first game in the SANFL U7s, on Anzac Day. They are photographed here with club heroes, privates Jake Vergone and Emmett MacKinnon from the 16 REGT Royal Australian Artillery, who are also senior players at the club. Picture: Max Stapleton

SA Little Legend Ada Anderson, 3, is excited to be part of Ready Set Dance at Minis Empire Dance Studio. The pint-size cutie loves dancing with her teachers and fellow dancers where she learns new skills and builds confidence. The sessions are described as ‘the highlight of her week’. Picture supplied.

8/14SA Little Legend Ada Anderson, 3, is excited to be part of Ready Set Dance at Minis Empire Dance Studio. The pint-size cutie loves dancing with her teachers and fellow dancers where she learns new skills and builds confidence. The sessions are described as ‘the highlight of her week’. Picture supplied.

SA Little Legends Hamish Holmes-Ball, 9, Maggie Prior, 9, and Amelia Bartter, 8. The trio of ice hockey players are from the Blackwood In-line Hockey Club, competing as part of the Adelaide Summer League. The trio is described as ‘spectacular teammates’ who are driven to continually improve their playing skills. Importantly, they also ‘work as a team and support each other’. All three recently walked away with well-deserved trophies for their efforts in in-line hockey. Hamish was awarded Most Improved, Maggie was awarded Most Assists and Amelia was awarded Most Encouraging. Well done to all! Picture: Supplied

9/14SA Little Legends Hamish Holmes-Ball, 9, Maggie Prior, 9, and Amelia Bartter, 8. The trio of ice hockey players are from the Blackwood In-line Hockey Club, competing as part of the Adelaide Summer League. The trio is described as ‘spectacular teammates’ who are driven to continually improve their playing skills. Importantly, they also ‘work as a team and support each other’. All three recently walked away with well-deserved trophies for their efforts in in-line hockey. Hamish was awarded Most Improved, Maggie was awarded Most Assists and Amelia was awarded Most Encouraging. Well done to all! Picture: Supplied

SA Little Legend Ethan Gale, 12, from Southern Suburbs Rugby Club. Ethan is finally back out running with his mates after undergoing chemotherapy in hospital for a cancer. This picture captures his first game of rugby, running out with his club’s U14s. Picture: Suppled

10/14SA Little Legend Ethan Gale, 12, from Southern Suburbs Rugby Club. Ethan is finally back out running with his mates after undergoing chemotherapy in hospital for a cancer. This picture captures his first game of rugby, running out with his club’s U14s. Picture: Suppled

SA Little Legend Tanner Goodyear, 11, from Cowell Cats Football Club kicked his team’s first goal of the season, in the Eastern Eyre Football League … he was going to handball it on, but backed himself and got the goal. Well done Tanner – a moment well worth celebrating! Picture supplied

11/14SA Little Legend Tanner Goodyear, 11, from Cowell Cats Football Club kicked his team’s first goal of the season, in the Eastern Eyre Football League … he was going to handball it on, but backed himself and got the goal. Well done Tanner – a moment well worth celebrating! Picture supplied

SA Little Legend Ruby Kovac, 7, from Cowell Cats Football and Netball Club, pictured after playing her first game of netball in which she had ‘a great time and loved being part of her team’. Picture supplied

12/14SA Little Legend Ruby Kovac, 7, from Cowell Cats Football and Netball Club, pictured after playing her first game of netball in which she had ‘a great time and loved being part of her team’. Picture supplied

SA Little Legend Isaac Richardson from the Salisbury Football Club, kicked four goals and one point in the U10s competition, played over the Anzac Day weekend – the first game of the season. Isaac was proud not only to play but to also pay his respect to all the brave men and women who’ve fought for this country. Picture supplied.

13/14SA Little Legend Isaac Richardson from the Salisbury Football Club, kicked four goals and one point in the U10s competition, played over the Anzac Day weekend – the first game of the season. Isaac was proud not only to play but to also pay his respect to all the brave men and women who’ve fought for this country. Picture supplied.

14/14Nominate your family’s – or club’s – ‘little legend’ at this link. A weekly prize of $100 is awarded, thanks to Fairmont Homes.

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