Josh Hill playing for West Coast Eagles.
Camera IconJosh Hill playing for West Coast Eagles. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Hill in touch with his roots

Francis CurroComment News

Hill was there cheering when his junior football club Armadale played a grand final on September 12.

The Hill family has a strong connection to the club, with some of Hill's cousins still playing there, including former Eagle Ashley Sampi.

Although 26-year-old Hill does not consider himself a "big deal", he does see himself as a role model to younger kids.

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"I get back there (Armadale Football Club) and see kids walking around and some kids say hello and I am happy to answer any questions," he said.

�Anything is possible if you put your mind to it no matter where you come from.

"It's up to whether you take your chances or not."

Hill has had a strong season playing for West Coast Eagles up forward, booting 38 goals in 20 games which also earned him a one-year contract extension until the end of next year.

"I was happy to get an opportunity to play at the start of the season after missing a few games," Hill said.

"The coaches have been very patient with me to play my game as a forward and wingman."

Armadale Football Club football manger Lee Cover said Josh Hill regularly came back to watch the club.

"Just because of how well he's done, and at the end of the day, he's still a boy from Armadale," he said.