IT was great to read the comments of football legend Craig Johnston ("Girls kicking goals, lifting game higher", Topics, 27/2). That's "football" where you use your feet to control the ball, as opposed to "footy" where you use your hands.
I hope the powers that be in the Australian football world are listening to Mr Johnston. The girls and women getting involved is a fantastic boon for the sport. The Matildas are one of our more successful national teams, just as our women's national cricket team is. I'd love to see a football version of the Big Bash to entertain and encourage more involvement from all kids and teenagers, and to extend the fan base further.
