At the time the defender, who was playing for Allansford in the Warrnambool and District league, was told to not play football again, ultimately destroying his chances of ever tasting premiership victory again.

But fast-forward to 2019 and the 26-year-old is preparing to play a part in the North Warrnambool Eagles reserves side's quest for a flag on Saturday.

The fears of the dreaded injury reoccurring is far from the Merrivale Primary School teacher's mind as he has rediscovered his love for the game after joining the club's reserves in 2018.

"It was fun last year and obviously with (senior coach) Adam (Dowie) coming on this year a few mates (in reserves coach Nick Butters and Sam Curtis) came back to the club," he said.

"I have tried to hang around and enjoy my footy with them and the added bonus was that we won a few games."

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Langdon, who claimed his other premiership success with Otway Districts in 2011, said the injuries had taught him some valuable lessons.

"It made me realise how to enjoy my footy and obviously taught me some life lessons about taking it one moment at a time," he said.

The second-year Eagle, who has played 13 games this season, said the energy at Bushfield was at fever pitch.

"It's been a great season all around for the club and they have been pretty positive all year," he said.

"Enjoying every moment has been a big focus enjoy and just try and get better every week."

Langdon injured his ACL at Allansford while the other three were at Otway Districts.

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