Division 2
Well we have done it again,another Pennant win for Leongatha!
Despite a couple of the backbone players being absent during the early weeks,the team played consistently throughout the season, resulting in a one game win to take the flag for 2017. Captain Tom Sorell utilised great placement with his team position to create the best possible chances of winning the most matches. In a show of tremendous team spirit AnthonySparkes dropped himself to enable the best team to win as many matches as possible. (He has really retired due to winning the money every week!). Thanks, too, to Nathan Wardle for stepping in when needed.
With MichaelO’Keefe, Leroy Sharrock and Tom Sorrell grinding away at numbers 1 2 & 3 most weeks, it allowed the other players to gain confidence and play to their best potential. It was extremely pleasing to see the comraderyand spirit shown by all players,supporting each other with games going to the 19th and 20th hole on numerous occasions.
Our old stagers (not that old!) Russell Williams and Chris Leaver provided solid performances throughout allowing Matt Bowey and Tom Williamson to have some good wins to provide a very good mix of age, experience and youth to the group.
We are now elevated to Division 1 after two years in Division 2 winning back to back pennant flags,which was the long term goal once we opted out of Division 1 back in 2015. With the possibility of recruiting another couple of low marker players,Leongatha will again be competitive back in Divvy 1 in 2018.
Thanks to all players who participated and made it a successful year.
Well done to the other Pennant teams for their commitment for Leongatha and to Colin Bear for his exceptional role as Pennant Coordinator.
Russell Williams