Gold Coast Suns and PNG Mosquitoes representative Hewago Paul 'Ace' Oea is happy that his story has been published in a book can inspire other children to take part in AFL.

Published by Ella Sheploy in Noosa, Australia with the publisher (Anthony Healy) and co-writer Valerie Mai, Oea's book covers a story of courage, persistence, determination and family which has all contributed towards his young AFL career.

Oea said every time he comes back to Papua New Guinea, particularly Port Moresby to visit his families and friends at Gordon is pretty special.

His presence at the Gordon International School was overwhelming with school kids having to ask him few questions as well as getting signed autographs.

"It is always good to be back home for footy break (Gold Coast Suns on bye) since couple of months back," Oea said.

"To get this break and come see my family and even visit the schools is all about giving back to the community and school kids.

"As I walked into the school (Gordon International School), everyone was so excited and to come back and kick footy with them, put smile on their faces is what footy is all about-making the kids happy.

"Who know one day they might come through similar program like me and achieve their goals."

In publishing the book, his cousin (Valerie Mai) was firstly asked to provide details of his childhood upbringing and with the help of Healy (Support Officer with AFL PNG), the information put together included his life journey, starting in 2001 when he was born at the Port Moresby General Hospital.

In 2011 he was introduced to Niukick program, then in 2014 joined the Gordons Kokofas senior team, going on to be selected in the Under 14's PNG Binatangs team and right up until last year when he made his senior professional debut with Gold Coast Suns

His debut match against Collingwood Magpies also saw him boot his first goal with his first kick.

"My cousin (Valerie) made contact to come up with the book… put it to schools and telling kids where I come from, my background, how I started playing footy, my culture," Oea said.

"This is a special story and that's the story I continue to tell the media in Australia or when we visit schools.

"When I tell my story, everyone gets to understand how far I've come, a lot of good times, bad times but I always have the support of my family. Without them I won't be there playing footy."

"To have my own book and give it out to all the young kids will bring special things later. Rugby League is big here but when I put my story, all the young ones will hopefully bring more Ace to jump on board and one day achieve their dream," Oea told the PNG Post Courier.

He said every time he runs onto the field whether it be in the Victoria Football League (VFL) or the seniors competition, he is always proud to represent his family and play his best footy.

"Every week, I always like to push myself and put my name up there and play AFL. That is one thing I want to achieve this year, play one more," he said.

He was also supportive to his local club (Gordons Kokofas) by presenting to them new jersey outfits.

"It is pretty special. Last year I got the jersey from the club and to give it back to my local footy club makes everyone excited.

"Footy is all about giving back to your family or local club and to give full jersey set to my boys is pretty special."