I was honoured to recently attend the Presentation Day celebrations for Ashfield Pirates Football Club. In only their eighth year as a club they brought home three premierships and are now home to over five hundred registered players. This year's results reflect the health and strength of this growing club that proudly serves the community of Ashfield. Off the back of the recent trail blazing success of the Matilda's it is great to hear that translating to increased participation in grass roots football, with the number of girls signing up for the Club increasing significantly. I was so pleased that the great work that the club is doing for the community has been acknowledged by Football Canterbury, awarding the Club the 2022 Volunteer Recognition Award, the "Bert Harvey Fair Play Award". This kind of success and growth is only possible as the result of hard work from many people and I want to acknowledge the work of co-founder and club President Jean Kouriel, the Club Executive Committee, volunteers, members, and parents. I was inspired by the energy in the Club and am thrilled to see soccer go from strength to strength in Ashfield. Congratulations Ashfield Pirates FC!