It’s not often you’ll find Crows supporters living in Tasmania but seven-year-old Miles Nielson is as passionate as they come.

Driven up from Hobart with his family, Miles was lucky enough to be the team mascot for the Hawthorn clash and ran through the banner in what was a very special moment for him.

Much to the surprise of his family Miles has followed Adelaide for three years since he took an interest in football and his passion for the team has grown.

He is the only one in his family to show a strong love for the sport and in particular the support for Adelaide

Miles’ mum Wendy wrote to the club when she found out about the game but never did she expect quite the experience he had.

“I asked if he could possibly get some player autographs but never did I imagine he would be the team mascot on the day,” Wendy said.

“He’s got all the gear and he’s been a Crows nest member for some time now and every Christmas he just wants the Crows gear.”

“I can’t speak highly enough of the all the Adelaide staff and players. On Saturday they kindly took him into the changerooms and he met the players and got his top signed.”

It has been a tough six months for the family after Miles’ younger sister Louisa, 2,  suffered an undiagnosed brain injury which caused a seizure in October.

Miles and older brother Guy, 9, have given great support to their younger sister and Wendy was thrilled that Miles was able to enjoy such an experience.

Usually shy and reserved, Miles was full of excitement and confidence when he arrived at the ground on game day.

“On the Sunday he didn’t talk all morning, he was very nervous at breakfast,” Wendy said.

“With Miles his head is always down and he’s nervous but when he ran out onto the ground he had his head up high and he just looked so confident and happy.”

Miles has been quite the celebrity since the weekend, making an appearance in the local newspaper and sharing the experience with his school mates.

“The school made a big day of it for him on Monday and he had to show everyone his Crows top and tell them about the team down a microphone much to his horror,” Wendy said.

“He had such an amazing experience and hasn’t stopped beaming since. He is the star of the school.”

As all Crows fans do Miles wore his heart on his sleeve at Aurora Stadium as his beloved team went down, but Wendy said his spirits lifted on the way home.

“Thankfully his tears all dried up on the journey home as he was quite upset during the second and third quarter,” Wendy said.

“Another supporter found a Crows hat on the ground and gave it to him so that put a smile on his face.”