Minyip-Murtoa's Jordan Delahunty has experienced a lot in his short career.
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Wimmera Football League rising star winner. Senior interleague representative. Junior interleague co-captain. The accolades roll on; all at the age of 17.
Now, the Burras' young gun is gearing up for his second grand final.
"I'm bloody keen, I can't wait. It should be a good hit out," Delahunty said.
The Burras were on the wrong side of the scoreline in the 2017 grand final, going down to Horsham by 24 points.
Delahunty, only 15 at time, said the experience offered some motivation heading into this weekend.
"It (the grand final) was good, I enjoyed it. I just need to get used to it, but this one will be fun," he said.
"That (result) was pretty disappointing, but hopefully we can come back and get this one instead.
"I'm a little bit more experienced, which is good, and I have a couple more years under my belt. I just have to keep going."
"I'm bloody keen, I can't wait. It should be a good hit out."
- Jordan Delahunty
No doubt cheering on Jordan from the flanks of City Oval will be his father, Paul.
Paul Delahunty was a member of Minyip-Murtoa's 1998 premiership team, and other victorious reserves sides.
"He (Paul) doesn't bring out the premiership chat to me too much, but he wheels it out every now and then. He doesn't mind bringing it up," Delahunty said.
Delahunty said it was a special feeling to play for the Burras, even if it means making the trip back from school in Ballarat every weekend.
"There are heaps of family people here and I love it," he said. "It's only a couple hours (from Ballarat), it's only a bus trip back."
"I love coming back."
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