The Australian Football Expo that hit Sydney Showgrounds Olympic Park last month catered for every taste of the round ball game aficionado. From the Sydney Street Crew who showcased their skill on the ball, to big and little kids alike playing Snookball, Kick n Darts, Foot Golf, Soccer Tennis, the Cross-Bar Challenge and the PS4 FIFA 18 competition.
Expo exhibitors included the Johnny Warren Community, Australian English Premier League supporter clubs of Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea, Heartbeat of Football, Elite Sports, Australasian Football Academy, Pro Football Group plus many more.
But for Event Director Anthony Barakat the highlight was having Johnny Warren, one of Australia’s greatest sporting heroes, represented at the Expo.
“That’s the history of football, where it began, the passion,” he tells FourFourTwo.
“Our generation grew…