Tom Sheldon's big punt that might just pay off – big time

Posted Jan 24, 2017
Tom Sheldon was a key defender at Kyabram Bombers and then walked away from what would be the club’s perfect season to take a punt on a career as an NFL punter with a scholarship to a college in the U.S. He’s off to a flyer, being named as an all American in his first year. But as he explained, there is a long way to go. (Riverine Herald)

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