ARCHIE Lamprell, 11, has written his name into Inglewood Football Club’s history books after just one game.
He became the fifth generation Lamprell to play for the Blues when lining up in the under 18 side against Bridgewater.
Archie had trained with the Blues at their Inglewood base along the Lamprell Wing named in honour of the family’s contribution to the club since the late 19th century.
The family tradition started in 1895 when great-great-grandfather Harry was part of the Blues’ premiership side in his first seeason and later captained the 1903 flag team. Harry’s son Bill led the 1946 team to the Loddon Valley premiership while Archie’s grandfather Des was a Blues player in the 70s before injury cut short his career. Des’s sister Elizabeth was a champion netballer with Inglewood in the 1970s.
Father Leigh played 322 games in a 31-year stint at Inglewood and now coaches the under 18s.
Archie said he hoped to gain selection for more games this season.
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