Dunnstown's marquee trio recommit after grand final loss
After the Central Highlands grand final loss to Daylesford, Dunnstown secured recommitments from Charlie Haley, Jake Williams and Sefton McGraw.
Dunnstown lost Central Highlands Football League grand final to Daylesford on Saturday, extending a 27-year wait for a flag. The Towners conceded six goals in the first term and could not recover.
Coach Brad Whittaker said his team lost the contest battle early and struggled to execute. Dunnstown's loss comes with an important win: three marquee players who arrived last year and helped the club fight for a premiership have committed to return.
Haley, Williams and McGraw's recommitments signal the strength of Dunnstown's culture, with players travelling from Melbourne for years to play reserves football at the club. Whittaker said the club will keep working on the playing list and are in talks with other recruits for next season.
- 27 years
- Premiership wait
- 47 points
- Grand final margin
- Brad Whittaker
- Coach
Why it mattersRetaining top talent after a grand final loss shows the club's pull and suggests next year's team has a genuine shot at breaking the drought.
AustraliaThis is a tight local football story; Dunnstown's recommitments give the regional club momentum for next season.
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