TRACEY BENDINGER | Culture | Contact
A lot of choices have to be made in life for us to end up where we are right now, and one South Betoota man is wondering what kind he made to end up where he is.
Rhylie Sanders sits on the sideline of the Blundstone Arena, his head swimming with questions as tears roll down his face. Fortunately for Rhylie, the young spectators can’t see his pathetic tears through the beady eyes of his costume.
Rhylie has been the Hurricanes mascot for 2 BBL seasons so far, and while his career as a masked entertainer got off to a good start, he’s now
“I thought it would build my confidence and people would love me, but they just love the mascot, not me.”
“This was meant to kick start my career in acting, you know? But it seems as though no one else recognises mascotism as an art form.”
“I’m just glad the kids can’t see what a wreck I am behind this costume, I’d ruin their night as much as I’ve ruined my life.”
Just as Rhylie was going to launch into further explanation of his pipe dreams, the half time siren sounded and he was called to his grassy stage.
It’s believed he was last seen bent over shaking his tail feathers in front of a middle-aged Sydney Sixers supporter with one front tooth.
More to come.
