Even with the strikers strongest shot, this goal keeper will throw himself into harm's way for his team.
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Now he's been recognised for his efforts earning himself the Highlands Soccer Association 2019 Golden Glove award.
Yerrinbool Bush Ranger's Kyle Cossor has taken out the All Age Mens' Premier League (AAM) Golden Glove award and previous sports he played have helped him become the lethal keeper he is today.
"I like the challenge of being in goals," Cossor said.
"I enjoy the physical side of it such as going into contests for the ball. I also played cricket for 10 years and was a wicket keeper.
"The reflexes needed for both position almost go hand in hand. As I got older I really enjoyed playing keeper much more."
With the oppositions fan base behind him and being the teams last line of defence, Cossor has to have thick skin for his position, but knows his team has his back.
"It does get difficult at times," Cossor said.
"When teams are scoring against you it can be hard to keep your head up. But at Yerrinbool we have a really strong back line and we communicate on an excellent level.
"Everyone's really vocal and no one wants to let the team down. But if I do let one by me, the team is there to pick me up quickly and we press on for the rest of the game.
"The communication flows beautifully through the back line and all the way to up front. As long as I'm talking and the defence is communicating, it makes the team ooze confidence."
Yerrinbool and Marulan met on the pitch to see who would be the grand final winners. Not only were teams battling it out, but the two goal keepers were both fighting for the slight edge heading into the award ceremony.
"The team that has the most amount of clean sheets, usually will win the Golden Glove award," Cossor said.
"I know this year it was a tie between Marulan's goalkeeper Keegan and I.
"It was a good contest between the teams and us goalkeepers. I thought I'd be at least a chance to win the golden gloves, but Marulan also had an excellent year.
"It was pretty satisfying to win the grand final and receive the golden glove award. It felt great winning it all."
Some of Cossor's favorite saves from the season came when it mattered most. He started the year off well and finished it even better.
"I made a save in the grand final which I reflect on fondly," Cossor said.
"Marulan had pushed forward and the ball was bouncing around. They got a shot off and it ricocheted off of a player and I dived across and punched it out.
"I did cop a heavy hit from a player, but it was one of my favourite saves.
"It was 3-2, so if they had got that goal it would have been 3-3 and a real momentum killer for us.
"Also at the start of the year we went into two penalty shoot out games and we won both. I made some saves in those and that was great."
Next year the Rangers will be the team to beat. They made a strong statement this season with their underdog like attitude. Now they're the champs, they'll look to come back even hungrier in 2020.
"I hope we get a good return on players," Cossor said.
"I think the whole underdog feeling helped out our team. At this stage we're looking very strong for 2020. The hopes for next year will be to tick off the big three.
"Darryl Kill Cup Final, minor premiership and the premiership. We're all hungry for those wins.
"This year was a tough one, especially with Marulan returning to the competition. They caught us on the back foot for the most part of the year.
"We'll be looking forward to next year."