Football
Celebrations go to plan for Poowong

POOWONG Football & Netball Club on Saturday played their neighbours Nyora for the Demon Cup before a big crowd of local supporters, past residents and Nyora supporters as part of the Poowong Communities 150th Year Celebrations. Poowong Football Club was formed in 1888 and is 136 years old, it has been an important part of the Poowong community giving residents of Poowong a sporting outlet and a community base for families to enjoy each other’s companionship. A lot of good sportspeople have come from the Poowong district, remembering back to the 1950’s when local Football League teams played Richmond Football Club in a social game at the end of the season.

 Poowong ground was in good condition for the four games, virtually no

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