GEORGE Gordon Oval is a far cry from the Melbourne Cricket Ground or Optus Stadium in Perth.

But for Jarrod Brander, it matters little as he enjoys his return to grassroots country footy after five years in the AFL system.

The 24-year-old was all smiles when he put on a goal-kicking clinic under lights at Wentworth’s home ground on Saturday night.

Brander finished with 13 goals in his team�...