“I’m feeling pretty good. It’s just life I guess - I just have to deal with it.”

Those were the words young Bulldogs’ fan and dual kidney transplant recipient Jai Waters used on AFL 360 on Tuesday night.

“His kidneys weren’t formed – he only had one kidney and it was really small, so he started dialysis at six months old,” father Joel Waters explained.

“That got him through until he was 22 months old, where he had a kidney transplant. He did his full recovery and did really well, but the last five years it’s probably failed gradually so just three weeks ago we had his second kidney transplant at the Royal Children’s Hospital.”

The Good Friday SuperClash against North Melbourne puts a lot into perspective for the Western Bulldogs.

Not only does it help raise awareness and much-needed funds for the Good Friday Appeal, but the build-up itself gives the players a chance to get down to the Royal Children’s Hospital and meet courageous kids, just like Jai.

Star midfielder Josh Dunkley said that opportunity and experience is something the players relish.

“It’s been a big thing for a lot of the players to get down and visit the kids because it’s very eye-opening,” Dunkley told Gerard Whateley and Mark Robinson.

“You get a lot of perspective on life. I think for us, it’s just really important to give back and put a smile on the kids’ faces – it’s a little thing we can do that goes a long way for them.

“It’ll be awesome to run out there on Friday night against North Melbourne, and give it our all for the kids.”

The first bounce will be at 4.20pm at Marvel Stadium, with $5 from every ticket sold going towards the Appeal.