Troy Menzel with his mother, Cathy, and girlfriend Alyce James-Tronnolone. Picture: Roy Vandervegt. Source: adelaidenow
WHEN Carlton plays Geelong next season Cathy Menzel will be in the crowd wearing a plain blue and white scarf.
One of her sons, Central District's Troy Menzel, was selected for Carlton in last week's AFL draft, while older son Daniel, 21, already plays for Geelong.
"If they play against each other, I'll just go with the team that wins," Ms Menzel says.
Troy, 18, was drafted by the Blues with pick No.11 on Thursday night (November 22).
Ms Menzel says having two boys make the big league is exciting and makes the sacrifices worthwhile.
Ms Menzel raised her six sons on her own - Troy, Sam, 19, Daniel, Chris, 22, Matt, 29, and Adam, 30 - in Greenwith.
"When Daniel was drafted I wasn't at the draft and being there this time was really exciting.
"Four of the boys played football and there was a bit of competitiveness there, especially with Troy and Daniel, so it's no surprise how they've ended up."
She says Troy and Daniel have done all the hard work to overcome their own hurdles and she is just glad to be able to lend a hand.
Troy required a knee reconstruction when he was just 16 and spent a slab of this year on the sidelines after hurting it again in an SANFL finals match for Central District.
Daniel has also had two knee reconstructions since being drafted to Geelong.
"It's been tough but for them to achieve what they've set out to achieve brings tremendous joy, not only to them but (the family)," their mum says.
"Having them both in Victoria makes it easier because we can go and visit them at the same time. I was a bit concerned they'd end up in different states.
"I just think both boys have been rewarded for their dedication.
"They've both had the skills but their hard work and passion for the game has probably got them over the line."
Troy arrived at Carlton for his first AFL training session yesterday (Tuesday, November 27).
He says he owes a lot to his mum.
"She's quite happy it's all over now and she can sit back and enjoy it, she's definitely done a cracking job with us boys," Troy says.
"I think she was still as nervous for Daniel, but going through it twice she knew the process."
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