vafa.com.au has published an article covering our club’s name change to Brunswick NOBSPC, appointment of new senior coach Luke Mahoney, and the retirement of our seniors captain Matthew Keown:

Keown’s on-field prowess and status as a genuine star of the VAFA was only ever eclipsed by his unrivaled ability to stay fit and healthy throughout his eight-year career at the club.

“After an injury-hit first couple of seasons he didn’t miss a game for six-and-a-half years, finishing with 146 games,” Purdey said.

“We have been extremely lucky to have had the benefit of his tough and spectacular footy, and his leadership, for as long as we have.

“Matt has undoubtedly been one of our club’s greatest players.

“To say he will be badly missed is the understatement of the year!”

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