Tara Murray
Bundoora United knows it needs to continue winning to ensure promotion and a championship in FV state league 4 north.
After finishing last season in fourth spot, Bundoora has been the team to beat in state league 4 north, sitting on top with three rounds to go.
Bundoora sits on 44 points, four clear of Brunswick Zebras and 11 points clear of third placed Brunswick Zebras.
Club treasurer Malina Triantafylidis said the club’s men’s side had never found itself in this position for a long time. The club was on top of the state league 5 north ladder in 2021 when the season was called off due to COVID-19.
“It has been quite some time between promotions for our club,” she said. “Two years ago we got promoted as another team had pulled out of the league.
“It is quite an achievement for the team this year.”
Triantafylidis said there had been a lot of work done in the off season by the committee and coach Milton Sakkos to get the side to where it is.
“We got a lot of players brought in to get a team that can win,” she said. “I would say the commitment of the senior men is seeing them push harder to get the wins.
“It is a massive achievement for the men to be on top of the ladder.”
Bundoora had a bye on the weekend with a catch up round across the competition.
Triantafylidis said with the competition being so close, they are constantly chasing their tail in the competition.
She said they need to just keep winning to ensure they achieve what they are aiming for.
The club’s women’s side which plays in state league 1 north-west have already secured promotion and are also aiming for promotion.
With a small committee of just five people, Triantafylidis said this season had been a massive achievement for the club.
“Beyond the individual team achievements, the success of our players reflects the collective efforts of our community,” she said.
“Coaches, volunteers and our members, all invest their time, energy and unwavering support.
“The community spirit at our club is truly unparalleled.
“We take pride in knowing that these pending promotions will not be a victory only for the individual teams, but a testament to the spirit, hard work and perseverance that defines our club.”
