The big day has finally arrived for the Wallaroos and Goannas under 6s.
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Their first game of footy and to say they were excited was an understatement.
After a few hiccups such as running the wrong way to score a try, the youngsters hit their stride and were tackling, side-stepping and kicking with the best of them.
Fairfax Media caught up with the action at McKeachies Oval as West Maitland hosted Cessnock in the under 6s and Dungog Warriors in the under 7s.
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