The eight-year-old took on men nearly 10 times his age as part of one of Rules Club’s grade seven pennant teams on Saturday.

Conroy was part of the red side’s 25-9 win over Junee.

He played alongside his father Darren, as well as Noel Stair and Paul Fenwick.

It was the first time he’s stepped up to that level but he played an important role, leading the team.

It’s a position he enjoys, especially as he is able to set the length of the ends.

“(The best part is) you get to roll the jack," Conroy said.

After taking up the sport a year age, inspired by uncle Apollo Birch, the eight-year-old has flourished.

However he can find playing against those much older a little bit “scary”.

Lawn bowls isn’t his only interest, Conroy also dabbles in cricket, Australian rules and soccer but it will be a big week on the greens.

Not only does he have the second round of the pennant season against Ganmain on Saturday but he will also be in the semi-final of the club fours on Thursday.

Conroy is one of a handful of younger members at the club as bowls co-ordinator Dave Ferguson looks to foster in a new generation.

“We are trying to promote it to the younger people,” Ferguson said.

“It is good for the club to see that and they are all starting to play pennants and in the club championship.”

Ferguson is pleased by how Conroy has grown.

“He’s certainly got the ability and will learn more and more each year,” Ferguson said.