Premiership heroes from generations past will gather at Clarke Oval on Saturday to remember their glory days.
Sunbury Lions will hold a reunion for the premiership teams of 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990 and 1995. The nine winning teams include under-17s, under-18s, reserves, seniors and A-grade netballers.
Event organiser Doug Steel says he has sent out 200 invitations to past players and officials.
The reunion will happen at the Lions’ home game against North Ballarat City from 1pm this Saturday.
Steel, a Lions life member, played in several premierships, including 1980’s. He said that was the year that stood out.
“The fact we won all three footy premierships in 1980 is a big thing. It’s pretty unprecedented for that to happen.”
Steel said while the Lions had had several players join AFL clubs, none of them had been involved in the 1980 flags.
He said the reunion was not limited to premiership players.
“We’ll welcome supporters, officials and other former players who want to come along. It’s a good chance for people to catch up and remember the good times.”
Last Saturday, the Lions lost to Bacchus Marsh, 13.13 (91) – 11.10 (76). Trent Stead, Matthew Medcraft and Jack Landt each kicked two for the Lions, while defender Adam Short was named best onfield. The loss puts the Lions outside the top six.
In A-grade netball, Chloe Curran put up 99 shots, making 71 of them, in the 101-19 win.
For more details and to book for the Lions’ reunion, call 0433 359 744 or email steelaos@hotmail.com
