After a stuttering and midtable season in 2019, Kalkee were determined to bounce back with a strong 2021 HDFNL campaign.
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With renowned coach Stuart Farr at the helm and an injection of youth, Kalkee surged to fourth on the ladder with nine wins and just three losses.
Senior coach Stuart Farr said he was pleased with their season despite the obstacles that got in the way at times.
"It has been enjoyable to get back out there and get back to playing, but it has been frustrating at times," he said.
"Being unable to have home functions and generate money has been tough on the club.
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"We have got a good playing list and we have got a lot of younger guys, and despite being smashed by injury there are some good signs there.
"We have a bit of depth in the seniors and the reserves are in the top-two and the juniors are in the finals so there's a bright future ahead."
Farr said the contribution of several key players and a competitive spirit across the whole group helped guide them to a top-four finish.
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"We just compete hard every week. We are undersized a bit- we are not blessed with size," he said.
"We compete hard every week and to try to find a way against those bigger sides.
"In our last game a couple of Under-17s played their first senior game and so there is plenty of youth there for the club."
Farr said Jordan Motton had been a standout up forward for the Kees, despite his age while Colby Ledgar and Jasper Gunn also had good seasons for the club
Kalkee also completed a strong home and away season in the reserves, losing just one game and climbing to second on the ladder.
In the Under-17s Kalkee finished fourth, while the Under-14s also finished sixth
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