Mundy return not enough to inspire comeback for Lions

AFL GREAT RETURNS... Former Fremantle captain and games record holder played his first game for the Seymour Lions since he was drafted into the AFL in 2003 on the weekend. Despite a solid effort from the AFL great that included two goals, the Lions weren't good enough to catch the Kyabram Bombers who jumped them in the first quarter. Photo: Supplied

By Aaron Cordy

SEYMOUR Lions were expected to roar when AFL legend David Mundy pulled on the boots for his junior club for the first time since he was drafted to the Fremantle Dockers in 2003.

In what was the GVL recruit of the 2024 season, it has taken until round six for the 376-game, 161-goal former Fremantle captain to run out for the Lions.

“There’s been a massive buzz around the club since we announced Dave was returning to The Den and we’re stoked to have a date in the calendar for his homecoming,” said Seymour president Gerard O’Sullivan prior to the match.

AFL GREAT RETURNS… Former Fremantle captain and games record holder played his first game for the Seymour Lions since he was drafted into the AFL in 2003 on the weekend. Despite a solid effort from the AFL great that included two goals, the Lions weren’t good enough to catch the Kyabram Bombers who jumped them in the first quarter. Photo: Supplied

The 2015 All Australian, and 2010 Best and Fairest winner was named amongst the best for the Lion on the day with 19 disposals and two goals, but the day belonged to Kyabram Bombers, when Bomber’s forward Anthony DePasquale stole the show with four first-quarter goals.

Kyabram had a six-goal lead at the end of the first stanza, the lion fought back but the damage was done. The Bombers held on to win by one straight kick when the final siren sounded.

Despite the loss, David stuck around the club rooms for a Q&A session, discussing his career journey with some entertaining anecdotes for the delighted crowd.

“This certainly isn’t a one-off and we’re probably looking at several games this season that line up with Dave’s other commitments,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We’re hoping to be in a position in the coming weeks to announce a couple more appearances at Kings Park throughout the middle of the season.”

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