Carlton first-gamer Jack Ison spoke post-game about his dream debut and the inspiration behind his “Croc” goal celebration.
On making his debut:
“I got told on Wednesday, so there was a bit of celebration on Wednesday and Thursday, [and] then I locked in on Friday and today was amazing – meeting a few of the fans and getting the win was an amazing feeling,” Ison told Kayo Sports.
Jack Ison celebrates his late goal.AFL Photos
On his first goal and the celebration:
“I was just hoping I would kick it and then I did. To get a little celebration in was nice too.
“There is a little crocodile on the jersey – it’s for the Larrakia mob up in Darwin and that’s Jesse Motlop’s mob as well. He couldn’t play, so that’s a little tribute to him. I got on the scoreboard, so I pulled the croc out.
On joining the pre-game dance:
“It was super special. We put it together last minute, but it came off pretty good. It’s such a special round and to be part of it is a dream come true.”