Huntly’s Glenn Murison is enjoying his time in Australia – despite the coronavirus lockdown.
The 22-year-old left Scotland for Down Under on February 24 to spend seven months playing with Shepparton South in the North Eastern Soccer League in the state of Victoria.
After arriving, the Black and Golds midfielder managed to train on a few occasions with his new side and play in a friendly game.
However, at the end of March the start of the season was pushed back until June because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Giving a flavour of what things are like in Australia, Murison said: “All the people at the club have looked after me really well and they’ve been really good with me and done their best for me.
“I turned up and they’ve put me up in a really nice place so that’s been good.
“We are in lockdown in Australia, but it’s different to the UK.
“Most places are shut, but the rules are slightly more relaxed and we can exercise outside for longer. There are worse places to be and I’m able to bask in the sun everyday if nothing else.
“All the pubs and gyms and most businesses are shut down.
“It’s a strange time and a few months ago who could have predicted it really.”
Huntly midfielder Murison’s unusual lockdown Down Under
