Picture this , a local suburban park , inner Melbourne ,  Saturday morning , 10.00 am .

Two ovals , two teams playing Cricket in their traditional white sporting gear.

A cluster of parents and supporters are looking on . Several , are wearing their AFL Football Jumpers , Jerseys , Guernseys.

It may be Spring in the Southern Hemisphere,  when the sporting code shifts away from AFL Football , to Cricket , but many a fans thoughts, never stray far from AFL footy  .

Many continue to wear their beloved jumper , jersey , guernsey, whatever the Season , or sport being played , and watched  .

Baby fans at Cricket wearing Footy Jumper

All around the country on cold , weekend mornings , young kids are playing  AFL football, in local competitions and clinics  .

Parents ,often nursing hangovers , or lack of sleep , watch on, whilst their youngsters play .

Each kid is usually kitted out,  in their AFL,  football jumper , jersey , guernsey .

All 16 AFL teams are represented .

Obviously , parochial favouritism of local teams occurs , but generally each player has a liking , family history , or reason,  for supporting their team, and wearing the jumper .

Many , wear the number of a favourite player , on their back .

A kaleidoscope of colours , teams , allegiances in football jumpers, on a local scale .

AFL Football , is alive and well at grass roots level , as well as on the bigger stage.

Nic Natinui 's Number 9 for West Coast Eagles