IN A rare feat, one Leeton family can lay claim to having their three children each picking up a best and fairest honour with the Junior Phantoms in 2019.
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Blake, Ethan and Braxton McDonald each picked up the top awards this season in their respective age groups and they are already looking forward to playing next year.
After a solid year on the paddock, Blake picked up the under 14s best and fairest title, Ethan the under 12s and Braxton the under 8s.
The three brothers play a variety of sport, but agree rugby union is their favourite.
Both Blake and Ethan have represented at various levels with the sport, including through school, as well as Southern Inland Rugby Union.
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Blake has also again been selected with the Southern Sports Academy with the sport.
It is something he hopes to do professionally one day, according to his father Scott McDonald.
"There are very good pathways now for kids out here who are keen to play professionally," he said.
"He's happy to put in the hard work, so we'll see what happens."
The Junior Phantoms have been enjoyed a growth spurt in recent years, with children of all ages flocking to play the sport across the boys and girls categories.
There's even talk of making the season even larger next year
Having three sons earn best and fairest honours in 2019 was something that made their family pretty proud, according to McDonald.
"I guess it is pretty rare ... it might have happened before, but I'm not too sure," he said.
"There's no pressure on the boys, but you never know, maybe they will be able to do it again next year.
"They enjoy playing, it's probably their favourite sport.
"They play junior league, cricket, basketball as well as other things. They just love their sport."
On the field, Ethan and Braxton play in the number nine position (scrum half) and Blake plays number 10 (fly half).
"So really, if Ethan and Blake were playing together, Ethan would be passing the ball to Blake," McDonald said.
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