Title: Football Ability Author: Ed Groweg Category: Corporate Entry Year: 2012
Viewer Comments
Dave Alford from Langwarrin posted on 11 Oct 2012 10:02:06 AM my name is dave alford i play in this FIDA comp and im in this video in the red and white number 5 .. great inspirational video .. n such a great compertition
steve alford from langwarrin posted on 11 Oct 2012 9:32:41 AM brillant
Sandra Alway from McKinnon posted on 10 Oct 2012 6:49:26 PM A wonderful film celebrating these young men and the joy of playing sport and being part of a team. I loved it!
Lynda from Elwood posted on 10 Oct 2012 4:02:06 PM A fantastic inititiave. Great to see sport being used in a positive way.
Paul Genis from Eden Park posted on 10 Oct 2012 3:01:18 PM What a great initiative and that's coming from a bloke who plays in this league and have been for 10 years now 104 consecutive games in a row it can be attributed to my remarkable fitness and attitude at training and on the field it started to pay off this year on the footy field thank you F.I.D.A
Neil from Warrnambool posted on 10 Oct 2012 2:50:22 PM Great stuff!
Ben from Richmond posted on 10 Oct 2012 2:02:34 PM Great story! Thanks for sharing.
Peter from Doncaster posted on 10 Oct 2012 11:11:16 AM Congratulations to Panthers played a great grand final
Peter from Croydon posted on 10 Oct 2012 10:51:17 AM Congratulates to mazenod for a great game of football
Mani from Melbourne posted on 9 Oct 2012 10:48:58 PM An impressive documentary with lots of action, thoughtful interviews and powerful messages. Five stars.
Bill. McKay from Bendigo. posted on 9 Oct 2012 7:15:55 PM The excitement resulting from the football match says it all. Great effort from the dedicated people that really got this sport going.
Chris T from Gladstone Park posted on 9 Oct 2012 4:33:36 PM What a fantastic organization FIDA is for young adults with a disability who have a passion for the game of football. Perhaps all AFL teams should show this great film to their players!!!! Congratulations to all the wonderful volunteers who help make this possible..
stephen Palamara from melbourne posted on 9 Oct 2012 1:04:11 PM Fantastic video, well done Mazenod Panthers on your year
Greg Fisher from East Bentleigh posted on 8 Oct 2012 8:16:19 PM Well done.
Shirley Paul (Greg's Aunt) from Mount waverley posted on 8 Oct 2012 6:47:08 PM BRILLIANT
Clare Fisher from Coburg posted on 8 Oct 2012 6:06:04 PM So heartwarming. Should be compulsory viewing for everyone.
Brett Connell from Parkvillle posted on 8 Oct 2012 12:48:47 PM Super production, really captures the true essence of the competition, well done Ed.
Ken Edgley from North Balwyn posted on 7 Oct 2012 9:59:58 PM This is a great inititive and great people have the ability to have a good idea but have the dedication to implement it and passion see it through over a long time. Well done Peter
David from Essendon posted on 7 Oct 2012 6:08:50 PM Outstanding film on a fabulous and worthwhile competition.
Pam H from Moonee Ponds posted on 7 Oct 2012 5:46:45 PM inspirational, well done
Margaret from Caulfield posted on 7 Oct 2012 3:44:37 PM Well Done!! It is great to see these people treated like human beings and encouraged to be indepenedent as they strive to reach their goals.
Jaycee from Melbourne posted on 7 Oct 2012 3:29:34 PM Absolutely brilliant great job. Congratulations to all those wonderful people who volunteer week after week for this well deserving association. Thank you.
Marie Gross from Essendon posted on 7 Oct 2012 1:14:26 PM Liked very much. Just goes to show a disability does not stop you doing something you enjoy & wonderful to think of all those great volunteers who help it happen
Trish fisher from Glen waverley posted on 7 Oct 2012 1:05:24 PM Wonderfully presented Ed
Chris R from Vic posted on 7 Oct 2012 9:46:57 AM A Great Film About Something Really Terrific Happening For People Who Are Often Overlooked In Our Society.
Barbara Conquest from Moonee Ponds. Vic. posted on 7 Oct 2012 7:33:40 AM What A Wonderful Project To Have Undertaken. It Is Very Gratifying To Know That The Interest And Effort Of These Few Organizers, Have Brought Such Happiness To This Special Group Of Individuals.
Pru D from Victoria posted on 6 Oct 2012 9:07:18 PM How Terrific To See A Bunch Of Guys (and Girls) Doing What So Many Aussies Take For Granted, Being Part Of Their Local Sporting Club. Obviously A Passionate Bunch Of Players, Having A Great Time !!
John C from Northcote posted on 6 Oct 2012 4:17:29 PM Great Film
Cameron from Carnegie posted on 6 Oct 2012 11:09:46 AM An Inspirational Film. Fantastic. Well Done Ed
Peter Scannell from 3 Monclaire Ct. Eltham. posted on 6 Oct 2012 10:58:07 AM The Faces Tell It All...such Joy And Involvement. It Is Difficult To Be Able To Put Those Feelings Into Words....so Much Better On This Film. Thank You For Such A Delightful Depiction Of These Great Footballing Inspirations.
Brendon Considine from Wantirna South posted on 5 Oct 2012 7:57:59 PM Fantastic To See These Young People Be Apart Of Something That We "normal"people Take For Granted. Ed You Have Captured The Spirit Of Aussie Mate Ship Here. These People Have Shown Us All A Lesson In Life. Congratulations To You And To All The People That Get Involved With The F.i.d.a Association.
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Peter Maloney from Melbourne posted on 5 Oct 2012 6:54:38 PM A Great Story & Imagery Celebrating The Achievements Of Young Adults With An Intellectual Disability. Well Done.
Andy from Glen Waverley posted on 5 Oct 2012 4:56:45 PM Your Film Captures The Spirit Of Pure Happiness For A Group Of Very Special People. In Five Short Minutes You Have Been Able To Transport People Watching Your Film Into A Feeling Of Joy, Knowing That So Many People Dedicate Time To This Wonderful Program Of Footy For People With An Intellectual Disability.
inspirational,thought Provoking Film For Everyone.
thank You Ed,and Good Luck In The Competition.
Beth from Asct Zvale posted on 5 Oct 2012 3:40:32 PM Fantastic, Inspirational Film And Well Done To All Concerned For Your Hard Work And Efforts Over Th Years. Brilliant.
Clare V from Deepdene Victoria posted on 5 Oct 2012 2:31:34 PM Amazing. It Literally Struck A Chord And Brought Tears To My Eyes From Start To Finish. Knowing Peter Ryan Personally As Well As So Many Of The Volunteers Who Dedicate So Much Time To Fida, This Acknowledgment To Their Efforts Is Worthy Of Real Recognition. As For The Players, They Are A True Inspiration And Real Heroes. Great Work Ed!!!
Jane from [email protected] posted on 5 Oct 2012 10:18:04 AM What A Lovely Heartwarming Film. A Joy To Watch. You Have Captured The Simplicity Of Happiness. Really Great Film Ed!!!
Lynda's Howe from Glen Waverley posted on 4 Oct 2012 10:25:48 PM Inspiring, Thank You!
Hamil from Melbourne posted on 4 Oct 2012 9:11:43 PM Credit To You Ed - Great Work & Well Done.
Duxywoo from Kooyong posted on 4 Oct 2012 3:23:58 PM Love Your Work Ed. Especially When Andrew Sharp Was Talking About The Real Meaning Of The League. And Not Worrying About The Able Body Players. Who Knows, You Can Enter That Last Part In To Footy Show. Lol. As Crawf Would Like To Say That's What Im Talkin Bout
David Cousins from Hampton Park posted on 4 Oct 2012 8:59:22 AM Ed This Is Great And Shows That True Grass Roots Football Is Alive. These Guys Will Never Be Afl Players But Play With More Heart And Dedication Than Alot Of Able Body Players. This Is An Insperational Film And Is A Credit To You Ed.
Michelle from Mulgrave posted on 4 Oct 2012 8:35:38 AM I Love This Film. You Can Truly See The Spirt In All Of These Boys.
Ed from Melbourne posted on 3 Oct 2012 4:52:07 PM Thanks Jay, Coming From A Fellow Film Maker From This Competition Your Understanding And Praise Is Humbling
Jay Pinkster from Melbourne. posted on 3 Oct 2012 3:34:34 PM A Great Initiative And An Inspiring Video. Keep Up The Awesome Work.