Sebastopol eyes grand final backed by 40 years of family devotion
Sebastopol Football Club heads into a grand final this Saturday. The club is strong because of four decades of family and community work.
Sebastopol will play a grand final this Saturday. It's in the Ballarat Football Netball League after a strong season.
The club is built on generations of community work. Mick Clark worked with the club for 40 years before he died in 2024.
He was also president. His widow Mary is 81.
She continues his work with daughter Janine. Janine volunteers regularly.
She helps with social media and fan work for the club. The Burra's identity comes from people who treat it as family.
It's not just a hobby to them.
- 40 years
- Mick Clark's involvement
- 2024
- Mick Clark died
- 81
- Mary's age
- Ballarat Football Netball League
- League
Why it mattersSmall-town footy clubs survive on unpaid community work. This story shows the human dedication behind local sport.
AustraliaVictorians who follow regional football will see this grand final as a moment for a family's 40-year investment to pay off.
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