Poowong secures top four position

POOWONG welcomed Longwarry for fourths, Reserves and Seniors on Saturday with the ground in good condition considering the rain.

And for supporters and players to celebrate Jaemeel Knecht’s 200th game, our senior captain and a club stalwart.

A lot was at stake for both sides, as four sides from 2nd to 5th were all on equal points and 6th and 7th teams one game behind hence four points were vital. 
Poowong with an unchanged lineup kicked to the Drouin Road end, there was no breeze affecting the game.

Longwarry opened the quarter with the first goal of the game, but Poowong were determined to celebrate a win for Jaemeel and secure a victory.

Poowong opened the second quarter with a point, before Longwarry took the ball forward and marked in the square for their third goal. 

Jayden Sullivan playing up forward was causing the Longwarry defence problems.

Poowong were asked to keep up the pressure and continue to work hard, they came out determined with TJ Loughridge kicking a long goal.

There was bit of a scuffle on the flank resulting in a player being sent off, Poowong appeared to lose their concentration with Longwarry kicking a goal and another out of bounds. 

Poowong’s coach was not happy with players involved in the scuffle, not necessary in the game.

Poowong came out determined to finish the game off but a free kick to Longwarry resulted in their fifth goal, Poowong’s kick for goal hit the point post on the full. 
Will Robertson got them back on track with a goal.

Jayden Sullivan added a point before the 200 gamer Jaemeel moved up forward and kicked a great goal to the crowds cheering, one of only six or seven goals in his career. 

Longwarry added their sixth from a free kick and then missed another opportunity from a free kick in the square kicking a point. 

Poowong players chaired Jaemeel off the ground and sung the club’s song with great gusto. 

The Coach and Jaemeel spoke about his career and the honour of playing 200 games for Poowong.

Well done Jaemeel a great achievement. 

Poowong moved up to fourth position on the ladder and Longwarry, who have a very young side, dropped to fifth still in the finals race.