Geelong Advertiser

ULTIMATE CATS FAN

BEC’S A TRUE BLUE AND WHITE CATS FAN

- OLIVIA REED

AVID Cats fan Bec Taylor says the Geelong Football Club has helped her get through difficult times living with a permanent disability.

A dedicated supporter since she was young, Ms Taylor has even decorated her house in Cats memorabili­a.

Her walls are adorned in 2007, 2009 and 2011 premiershi­p posters, as well as photos of her favourite player, Patrick Dangerfiel­d.

“Two of my walls in my house are decorated with that, I’ve got white wallpaper with blue stripes,” Ms Taylor said.

“I’ve got blue curtains, I’ve even got a blue couch cover.”

Ms Taylor even gets her parrot Sammie into the blue and white theme.

She spends her time fondly creating Cats-themed costumes to wear to games and proudly wears blue and white face paint for her favourite team.

“I’ve made a blue dress with cat paw prints on it and a jacket with paw prints,” Ms Taylor said.

After joining as a Geelong member 20 years ago, Ms Taylor recently joined the cheer squad. But Ms Taylor has never been to a grand final the Cats have won.

“I’ve been to a couple of losing grand finals, I really would love to go if they get in this year,” she said. “It would be a dream come true for me.”

To enter the Geelong Advertiser ultimate Cats fan competitio­n, email your contact details, tell us why you’re the most dedicated Cats fan and send a photo or video with your Cats gear to catsfansea­rch@gmail.com.

You can enter yourself, or nominate someone you know.

The Addy will showcase entrants on our website geelongadv­ertiser.com.au in the coming weeks.

Cats fanatics will get the chance to win prizes including two tickets to the first home finals match played by the Geelong Cats and a behind-the-scenes tour for two people at GMHBA Stadium.

 ?? Picture: GLENN FERGUSON ?? Bec Taylor and her pet parrot Sammie.
Picture: GLENN FERGUSON Bec Taylor and her pet parrot Sammie.
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