It all started with a tweet.
Seven-year-old Logan can lay claim to being one of Billy Gowers' biggest fans. Sitting in Aisle 26 for Billy's first AFL game in Melbourne, Logan instantly had a new favourite when our number 26 kicked a goal five minutes into the last quarter.
Shortly after, Logan got Billy's number of his back. Now, to meet his new-found hero.
The only problem was, Logan kept missing Gowers at each of the four training sessions he and his dad Michael attended at VU Whitten Oval.
4th open training session logans been to this season and every time all he wants is to meet @billgowers and sadly every time we’ve missed him :( hopefully before the season ends ⚪️ #26
— harro#16 (@harro3343) August 7, 2018
When the notification from Twitter popped up on his phone, Billy had to make this right.
Sorry Logan! Come down on Saturday morning around 10AM if you can and I’ll say a big hello! ⚪️
— billy gowers (@billgowers) August 7, 2018
No need to be sorry Logan is a massive fan, when it comes to @westernbulldogs it’s all about Billy even during the warm ups on Saturday he asked where’s Billy i said you were injured he wanted to go home there and then #1fan he even wants to miss Auskick Saturday now
— harro#16 (@harro3343) August 7, 2018
Which Auskick is he at? And what time does it start?
— billy gowers (@billgowers) August 7, 2018
Seddon (yarraville gardens) and 10am aswell lol
— harro#16 (@harro3343) August 7, 2018
Our first hurdle - Logan's Auskick in Seddon was on at the same time as Saturday's Bulldogs captain's run.
Was this going to stop Billy? Absolutely not.
Might be hard to convince bevo to go to Auskick rather than training, so how about I come meet you for a coffee on Saturday after he’s finished Auskick? One condition, it has to be a surprise to him
— billy gowers (@billgowers) August 8, 2018
Omg that’s such a thought but you honestly don’t have to do that
— harro#16 (@harro3343) August 8, 2018
I’m happy to mate, but if you’re not then I’m sure I’ll be meeting him at training soon
— billy gowers (@billgowers) August 8, 2018
I’d seriously be honoured too and I know it would make Logan day/week/year
— harro#16 (@harro3343) August 8, 2018
After some back and forth on Twitter, a plan was put in place for Logan to make it fifth time lucky.
Shortly after Saturday's training session concluded, Billy jumped in a car and drove to Logan's house, where he would be surprised at the front door. The two went down to the local park for a kick of the footy, before Billy gave Logan a signed hat, footy and a lifetime of memories.
Great to have a kick with Logan this morning pic.twitter.com/5MgaqRpht2
— billy gowers (@billgowers) August 11, 2018
Logan hasn't wiped the smile off his face, and even sleeps with the footy Billy gave him.
A simple act of kindness can go a long way. You're a star, Billy!
