Little Aussie battlers!

Marong owner-trainer Geoff Williamson epitomises the “little Aussie battler” colloquialism.

Williamson, 60, is a hobby greyhound trainer and a real underdog in the sport.

He was introduced to greyhound racing by a neighbour, Frank Flegg, and has been training greyhounds for 10 years but is yet to train a city winner.

A gaming and bar attendant at the Bendigo Club entertainment, functions and hospitality venue, Williamson also hasn’t worked since late March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But he keeps persevering despite the odds being stacked against him.

However, it’s said “failure can’t cope with persistence” and Williamson may have his ‘moment in the sun’ Read full article

Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2020/06/23/little-aussie-battlers/

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