BROTHERS IN ATTACK
SIBLINGS DELIVER ONE-TWO FOR SIDE
IT has been a case of double trouble this season with Barwon Soccer Club’s Mahon brothers, Sean and Christian.
Not for coach Dale Harris, but rather for opposing teams’ defences who have had to contend with the sibling strikeforce that has netted almost two thirds of Barwon’s total goals this year.
Sean, 27, has scored 13 goals in league matches, while Christian, 16, has contributed nine of his own, propelling the Grovedale-based club to third on the State League 5 table, only three points off ladder leaders Keilor Wolves with four rounds remaining.
In Christian’s case, it has been an amazing effort for someone who has this year broken into senior football for the first time while still only in Year 11 at school.
Having his big brother alongside him, however, has been a tremendous help.
“It’s been really good, having Sean in the team, I seem to get that extra bit of confidence,” the talented Geelong Grammar student said.
“It’s having that brotherly connection on the park, we just seem to know where each other is at any moment.
“It’s been such a thrill having that one-two-goal combination between us on many occasions this year.”
Because of the obvious age difference, this season has been the first time the two Mahons have played together in a football team. And older brother Sean is enjoying the experience.
“When he said he wanted to play for Barwon, it was exciting. Not often you get to play with your brother, apart from maybe the occasional backyard game. But in a proper team environment, it’s been great. We are both really relishing it,” Sean said.
The dynamic duo will need to be on their toes in the next few weeks with key games coming up for the Blue and Whites if they want to entertain thoughts of promotion.
“It’s a tight league and on any given day, any team can beat anyone. If we turn up fully focused, we can beat anyone. If we turn up half-asleep, we will struggle,” Sean said.
Tomorrow, the Mahons will spearhead Barwon’s attack as it seeks three points on the road against 10th-placed Maribyrnong Greens at Skinner Reserve.
A week’s break will follow for the final catch-up round before Barwon hits the road for arguably its “end of year exam” when it takes on competition leaders Keilor Wolves.
“I think there is still a good chance we can get promoted. As long as we continue to keep playing positively and keep winning,” Sean said.