Oh! So Sweet it is! - The 1993 Premiership.
In 1980's playing football for Langwarrin Football Club was a daunting thing each week, with a considerable lack of depth from local players and financial problems year in and year out these times were our darkest days.
In the very late 1980's it was time to say that enough was enough, with the club in the mist of crippling debt a group of talented local business men took control of the club and set about changing our fortunes forever.
The key to future success was the ever increasing number of junior players and developing marketing and fundraising ideas not seen before, all this not only would fix the financial and playing ability of the club but also a very business minded attitude to financial management.
We can still remember the scars from the relentless floggings each week.
The fortunes of the club started to change slowly by 1990 and by 1991 we were one of the most financial clubs on the Peninsula, but that's history and this is was unfolded just two seasons later.
Frankston Standard 20th Sept. 1993
Veteran's Dash Lifts Langy to Flag Triumph
By Simon McEvoy
For so many years the easy beat of the competition, Langwarrin broke a 24 year drought when it scored a thrilling one point win against Carrum in Saturdays MPNFL second division grand final.
Not since 1969 had the Langwarrin club experienced the emotions that followed Saturday's victory.
Final scores were 14.13.97 to 15.6.96.
Trailing by 15 points at the start of the final quarter and kicking against the wind, Langy looked destined for defeat. But enter Robert Jackson. The grey haired veteran sparked his team at the 10 minute mark when, after beating two Carrum opponents, he dashed half the length of the field and kicked truly from 30 metres.
The goal not only put Langwarrin within eight points, but undoubtedly turned the game. Jackson then narrowed the gap to one point at the 20 minute mark when he goaled after receiving a 50 metre penalty free kick. Points to Andrew Sinclair and Brian Newman put Langwarrin in front.
The final siren sounded while the ball was in Langwarrin's forward zone. Kangaroo supporters swamped the field.
Earlier in the game Langwarrin looked to be headed for a comfortable win when it kicked the opening six goals. The 34 point first quarter lead was soon whittled away as Carrum hit back strongly. Led by Dale carpenter, the Lions booted seven consecutive goals in the second term. By half time they had gained the lead by five points.
Carpenter was brilliant in the second term. Along with David Cross and Darren Smith, he took charge in the centre, initiating many attacks. A 50 metre goal by Darryl Patterson at the start of the third term put Langwarrin back in front, although not for long. The Lions again took control, kicking the next four goals to open up a 14 point break.
Carrum full forward Craig Neal came into the game as the Langwarrin backline started to show signs of cracking. Goals to Sinclair and Chris Hunt in the dying minutes of the third term kept Langy in the contest. The importance of the two goals in the overall result of the game was immense.
Carrum had its chances in the final quarter but the determination of the Langwarrin players won through.
The Lions entered the final as favourites after defeating Langwarrin in each of the teams' three meetings this season. Langwarrin ruckman Brian Newman was awarded the "Best Player in the Grand final" medallion after a terrific performance. After being reported and sent off in the first quarter, the big man hit back strongly, he clearly won the ruck dual with Scott Lansdown.
In 1980's playing football for Langwarrin Football Club was a daunting thing each week, with a considerable lack of depth from local players and financial problems year in and year out these times were our darkest days.
In the very late 1980's it was time to say that enough was enough, with the club in the mist of crippling debt a group of talented local business men took control of the club and set about changing our fortunes forever.
The key to future success was the ever increasing number of junior players and developing marketing and fundraising ideas not seen before, all this not only would fix the financial and playing ability of the club but also a very business minded attitude to financial management.
We can still remember the scars from the relentless floggings each week.
The fortunes of the club started to change slowly by 1990 and by 1991 we were one of the most financial clubs on the Peninsula, but that's history and this is was unfolded just two seasons later.
Frankston Standard 20th Sept. 1993
Veteran's Dash Lifts Langy to Flag Triumph
By Simon McEvoy
For so many years the easy beat of the competition, Langwarrin broke a 24 year drought when it scored a thrilling one point win against Carrum in Saturdays MPNFL second division grand final.
Not since 1969 had the Langwarrin club experienced the emotions that followed Saturday's victory.
Final scores were 14.13.97 to 15.6.96.
Trailing by 15 points at the start of the final quarter and kicking against the wind, Langy looked destined for defeat. But enter Robert Jackson. The grey haired veteran sparked his team at the 10 minute mark when, after beating two Carrum opponents, he dashed half the length of the field and kicked truly from 30 metres.
The goal not only put Langwarrin within eight points, but undoubtedly turned the game. Jackson then narrowed the gap to one point at the 20 minute mark when he goaled after receiving a 50 metre penalty free kick. Points to Andrew Sinclair and Brian Newman put Langwarrin in front.
The final siren sounded while the ball was in Langwarrin's forward zone. Kangaroo supporters swamped the field.
Earlier in the game Langwarrin looked to be headed for a comfortable win when it kicked the opening six goals. The 34 point first quarter lead was soon whittled away as Carrum hit back strongly. Led by Dale carpenter, the Lions booted seven consecutive goals in the second term. By half time they had gained the lead by five points.
Carpenter was brilliant in the second term. Along with David Cross and Darren Smith, he took charge in the centre, initiating many attacks. A 50 metre goal by Darryl Patterson at the start of the third term put Langwarrin back in front, although not for long. The Lions again took control, kicking the next four goals to open up a 14 point break.
Carrum full forward Craig Neal came into the game as the Langwarrin backline started to show signs of cracking. Goals to Sinclair and Chris Hunt in the dying minutes of the third term kept Langy in the contest. The importance of the two goals in the overall result of the game was immense.
Carrum had its chances in the final quarter but the determination of the Langwarrin players won through.
The Lions entered the final as favourites after defeating Langwarrin in each of the teams' three meetings this season. Langwarrin ruckman Brian Newman was awarded the "Best Player in the Grand final" medallion after a terrific performance. After being reported and sent off in the first quarter, the big man hit back strongly, he clearly won the ruck dual with Scott Lansdown.