Pat McKenna wins best-kick medal while balancing new fatherhood
The 30-year-old nearly quit football when his first son arrived. He stayed to win the Ron Best Medal as the BFNL's leading goalkicker with 78 goals.
Why it mattersMcKenna's win shows how top sportspeople balance peak performance with major life changes, a tension many athletes with growing families now face.
AustraliaLocal Bendigo and Gisborne football community celebrates a significant individual achievement as the BFNL's leading goalkicker for 2026.
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