While several Essendon District Football League clubs are looking for new coaches for next season, East Sunbury will stick with Steve Grey.
Following last week’s reappointment announcement, Grey will embark on his fourth season in charge of the senior
side.
Thunder president Keith Osborne said the club wanted to stick with what was working.
He highlighted the development of the side under Grey, with the team improving each year under his guidance.
With one round to go, the Thunder has won as many games as it did last season in division 2.
Osborne said the side’s average scores were higher, fewer goals were being conceded and the average losing margin had decreased.
He said the club was confident the young playing group would continue its upwards momentum.
On Saturday, the Thunder claimed the scalp of finals-bound Northern Saints. The Thunder flew out of the blocks to keep the Saints scoreless in the first quarter.
At other times this season the Thunder has given up big leads, but on Saturday the players maintained the pressure to claim a comprehensive win.
Corey Mobilio and Tom Cree kicked three goals each for the Thunder, while Lachlan Brne was named best on ground.
It’s the second time this season the Thunder has beaten a side headed for the finals.
The Thunder, fifth on the ladder, will face Burnside Heights in the final round.
Thunder’s reserves side is fourth. A win against winless Burnside Heights will nail a finals spot.
The under-19 side is seventh with four wins.
