IN just his 12th game of senior football, Wentworth's Brandon Sobkowiak will get the chance to play against one of his idols.

Growing up, the Essendon fan, like many, was mesmerised by the forward craft of Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti.

"I was a big fan of his so playing against him will be good but strange at the same time," the 17-year-old said.

"I might have to follow him around and chase him ...