Southport Sharks junior footballer, Harry Zdanowicz, had stars in his eyes as he claimed his prize of being named the GC SUNS junior mascot for the match against the Essendon Bombers.

The SUNS, who work closely with grass roots football, are proud supporters of the AFL Gold Coast Juniors through their joint partnership agreement and offered a money can’t buy experience to one lucky player who registered on the day with a junior club. Harry was that lucky player.

After watching the players go through their final warm up, and a high-five from Jared Brennan, Harry ran out alongside Gary Ablett in front of more than 17,000 people. Certainly a moment he will never forget.