Port Fairy has made a flying start to its first season in the South West Victorian Football Association.
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The Plovers won their first two matches with a 4-1 victory against Corangamite Lions in round one before a 2-1 win over Stawell Pioneers.
They face Warrnambool Wolves on Sunday at Harris Street Reserve with kick-off at 2.30pm.
"We're really proud that we've started the season so strongly and there's just a really positive atmosphere among the group," president and captain Leon Morton said.
"Everyone has been really supportive of each other which has translated into results on the pitch."
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He added the club had a large playing roster and everyone was contributing well.
Morton emphasised the club was focused on building a strong culture.
"We're trying to create a really positive and proud culture at the club from the start and we're prioritising that over wins and we think that's having a great impact on the field as well," he said.
Morton said there was plenty of positive energy and laughs with the club striving to make it a fun environment.
So when we first started they (Wolves) were really supportive from the start.
- Leon Morton
This weekend is significant as the Plovers have strong ties to the Wolves.
Plovers co-founder and player Woody Bucci and playing-coach Seif Msonjo are former Wolves players.
"So when we first started they (Wolves) were really supportive from the start," Morton said.
"They've been mentoring us through the whole process and providing us with administration support and advice as we set the club up."
Morton said the Plovers were grateful and really looking forward to playing the Wolves - a team which has been a powerhouse of the league for years.
The president said the club now had a junior soccer program with more than 80 kids involved.
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