Magpies' culture key to club's success

Willowburn's club first culture their key to long term success on and off field

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Willowburn FC players (from left) Kiama Gray (Premier Women), Brenton Gietzel (Championship), Brad McMurray (Conference) and Brodie Welch (Premier Men) are ready to captain their teams in the Toowoomba Football League grand final matches tomorrow. Picture: Kevin Farmer

FOOTBALL: Willowburn will feature in all four senior finals for the second straight year.

The club's Premier and Conference division men's teams were the last two sides to book their grand final spots with wins last weekend.

Named club champions at this season's Toowoomba Football League awards night, Willowburn president Gerard Alchin said the whole club drew great pride in the achievement.

"It's a tremendous effort by the club,” Alchin said.

"It speaks volumes about our player depth, their (the players') dedication, the excellent work of our coaches, our volunteers and supporters.

"At a committee level we have always tried to promote a club first mentality.

"They (the players) aren't just weekend warriors who play on the weekend and go home.

"There's a hunger to win but there is also a family culture we've been developing.”

That culture could also play a key role in the club's performance this weekend.

"We're expecting a real big show of support this Sunday,” Alchin said.

"They (the supporters) will be down there all day supporting all the teams.”

- Jason Gibbs

Originally published as Magpies' culture key to club's success