Country football club snaps 2121-day losing streak with the help of Hawthorn legend

With the help of a Hawthorn legend, country football’s longest drought is officially over after the Ardmona Cats broke a six-year losing streak.

Shane Crawford coached Ardmona to a win.

The longest drought in country football is officially over after the Ardmona Cats broke their 2121-day losing streak.

The Bush Cats hadn’t won since the middle of 2015, with a number of big defeats pushing the club close to extinction, with one loss coming in at 401 points.

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Hawthorn legend Shane Crawford took on the senior coaching role at the start of the year, helping the club remain in the league after rivals voted them out.

It’s been a looooooong time between team songs - Ardmona’s first win in SIX YEARS! Good work, coach @SCrawf9pic.twitter.com/tDqLoDvKA8

— Georgie Tunny (@georgie_tunny) May 8, 2021

The drought is over and it’s raining goals for the Ardmona Cats! 2121 days since their last victory! It’s going to be some party in Ardmona. pic.twitter.com/xrYr4VmZXG

— Gareth Hall (@ghall27) May 8, 2021

The Bush Cats burst out to a 34-point lead and never looked back to win by over 120 points against Longwood FNC.

Former Carlton player Anthony Franchina and Australian pole vaulter Steve Hooker were among the players Crawford has called on to play.

Originally published as Country football club snaps 2121-day losing streak with the help of Hawthorn legend