What do you do when almost no one believes that you can win? Find out how Xavier Andanar was instrumental in transforming one of Victoria's weakest-performing football clubs.
Key Points
- Xavier Andanar from Ballarat, Victoria and his team, once suffered a crushing 14-0 loss, but that setback became part of their journey towards the finals.
- A Filipino-Australian voice in football. His story proves that youths from migrant backgrounds have a place in Australian sport.
- Xavier is one of 35 incredible young people selected as a 2026 ABC Takeover winner, highlighting his story, leadership and voice as a regional teen.
It is more than a game because it helps me mentally and become a better person... and it brings culture togetherXavier Andanar
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