J. McINERNEY, J. McInerney, J. McInerney.
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While it looks like a misprint of epic proportions, it’s actually Cudgewa’s half-back line in the Upper Murray Football Netball League this season.
The McInerney brothers - James, 28, Jesse, 26, and Jack, 23 – are playing senior football together for the first time with most of their weekends being spent together in defence.
“Dad (Paul) played his first game at Cudgewa as a 15-year-old and Pop (Murray) played at the club as well,” James said.
“Pop is a life member.
“We thought it would be a great opportunity to play in the same side and it’s been great.
“They are an awesome bunch of blokes.
“Hopefully we can get a win this week and make the grand final.”
Originally from Kiewa-Sandy Creek, the McInerney brothers have been rock solid for Cudgewa with the trio set to play important roles against Federal in Saturday’s preliminary final at Corryong.
“Jack and I have played on the ball a few times and Jesse pretty much across half-back,” James said.
“It works alright for me.
“I play at centre half-back and make them do the running.
“Jesse and Jack were at Kiewa last year and I had last year off so it’s worked out well this season.”
It would be a surprise if two of the McInerney brothers didn’t spent some time on Federal siblings Darren and Matt Bradshaw on Saturday.
Cudgewa coach Kiale Crowther said the McInerneys had made a huge impact.
“They are like best mates,” Crowther said.
“I couldn’t pick them at the start of the year because they are all just known as ‘Maccas’.”
Crowther was an interested onlooker at Corryong’s win over Federal last weekend and expects the Swans to bounce back hard