The Big Game

The Big Game by Sue Gibbison.

This story is about Karla, Mum and the narrator going to watch the rugby game in their small town. Their town is so small that they got used to missing out on the big things. When they heard about the rugby, they were very excited. Mum agreed to the children going to the rugby game, but there were conditions. The children had to do the chores for a week.

Even though soccer was the game in their family, they enjoyed the rugby game heaps. They were really excited when they saw Shane, as he was their favourite player. Karla and the narrator could not wait for the game to start.

When Shane did his big run and scored a try, Karla and the narrator cheered the loudest. At the end of the game, they waited to be allowed on the field. At last when they got on the field, Shane came straight to them to sign their programmes. Then, mum looked at the programme to see when the famous player was playing again.