Jason Akermanis helped North Wangaratta break a 50-match losing streak. The former Brisbane Lions premiership player finished with four majors.
BROWNLOW medallist Jason Akermanis played a starring role as North Wangaratta broke a 50-match losing streak against Bonnie Doon at W.J. Findlay Oval on Saturday.
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Despite going into the match sore after playing for West Broken Hill the previous week, Akermanis kicked four goals for the Hawks.
He was given a licence to “roam” by North Wangaratta and, despite receiving some attention from the opposition, proved pivotal with teammate Mark Scholte.
Scholte kicked seven majors.
North Wangaratta secured Akermanis after club representatives appeared on The Footy Show segment “Billy’s Wheel” on Wednesday night.
Brett Kohlhagen
Senior sports reporter
