Butterworth brothers have 140 reasons for Sorell to win its SFL on Saturday

Adrian, 21, and Lucas, 19, get to play in the same jumper worn by their grandfather, Barry, a Sorell stalwart, who played more than 300 games for the club, including Sorell’s 1966 local and state amateur premierships.

Barry, 83, is delighted to see his Sorell legacy continue through his talented grandkids.

“It’s great to see – I love them both,” Barry said.

“Adrian is a leader, he’s the captain, and Lucas can play anywhere.

“I’m proud to see them running round in the same jumper I played in.”

Sorell Football Club was born in 1883 when Tasmania was still a colony and only three years after Ned Kelly was caught hanged.

Adrian said the massive milestone had brought the Sorell community together in the match against Claremont at Pembroke Park at 2pm.

“It’s going to be a huge game for us and hopefully we can bounce back against Claremont,” Adrian said.

“Our 140th game means a lot to the community and the footy club as well.

“We’ll be looking to get back on the winner’s list.”

Lucas said it was “surreal” to play in pop’s jumper.

“Pop played over 300 games for the club so it’s good to be able to go out there wearing the same jumper he wore, it’s going to be a big moment,” he said.

The goal is to win the round 14 Southern Football League game for the supporters and past players there to celebrate the club’s landmark.

“It’s a big game, it’s a big rivalry, and it means a lot to the past players of our club, so it’s an important game to win,” Lucas said.

james.bresnehan@news.com.au

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