Brendan cracks 100

JULY 2018 | David Claridge

THE MEANDER Valley Suns ran out onto the field in May after an inspiring win the week before to turn their season around. This game though, against the East Coast Swans, would be the biggest in the club’s seven-year history as their first player to reach 100 games was among them.

For Brendan Jones, the team banded together and came out with their second win for the season, Brendan’s milestone game is something he will always remember.

“I had a lot of mixed feelings going into it. I was a little bit nervous for the first time in a long time, but there was a lot of excitement” he said.

“We went in as the underdogs and to come away with the win was great.”

Brendan has been with the Suns since its formation in 2012.

“There has been a lot of great times and not-so-great times around a lot of changes,” he said.

“The club is like my second family and I have made lifelong friends there.

“It’s a good time for the club with three wins on the trot. I don’t think we have done that since 2012” said Brendan. Suns Coach David Manktelow praised Brendan for his achievement as their first 100 gamer.

“Brendan has been a stalwart for the club. He has always been a team orientated player, putting them first. He always tries to improve himself as a footballer and give his best, reaching 100 games is a great achievement for him.”

Photograph |  Mike Moores