Alex Dilger's weekly drive keeps Queenstown Football Club alive

Alex Dilger, a physio from Hobart, travels to Queenstown each Saturday to play for the football club, kicking five goals in their 53-point grand final victory on September 5.

Why it mattersIt shows how regional clubs survive when people sacrifice time and effort to keep them going, especially in small towns where numbers are tight.

AustraliaDilger's commitment reflects the reality of rural Australian footy: players travelling from cities to keep regional clubs alive and connected to their communities.

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