Gee, the boys are all right: Congupna brothers Jordan and Brodie Gee are one of three sets of siblings that will run out for The Road on Saturday.
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Megan Fisher
The earliest memory brothers Jordan and Brodie Gee have from a lifetime at Congupna came from a special grand final triumph in 2007.
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It was The Road’s memorable under-17 premiership and the Gee boys’ old man David ‘’Digger’’ Gee co-coached alongside 2023 senior coach Kevin ‘‘Gonzo’’ O’Donoghue.
The brotherly act is out to etch a new memory on Saturday when it takes to the field in the Murray Football League grand final at Moama.
The Gee boys are one of three sets of siblings ― Charlie and Jimmy Boyer and Jack and Wil Norman ― that will help Conguna try and end Mulwala’s premiership defence.
And although Saturday will be their first appearance in a big dance, they’re approaching it like any other ― even if there are a few nerves.
“We’ve been playing footy together our whole life really, so it does feels like any other game,” Jordan, 22, said.
“I suppose you do kind of take it for granted and you hear from older fellas that you won’t realise until you finish up just how special it is.
“I’m just trying to keep busy and try keep my mind off thinking about it (grand final).”
Younger brother Brodie confessed he was struggling to come to grips with the reality that The Road are one win away from ending a 30-year senior premiership drought.
“It still doesn’t feel real and it hasn’t sunk in to be honest,” the 21-year-old midfielder said.
“(The semi-final win) was pretty crazy; to be eight goals down and then come back and win by seven or eight goals was unbelievable.
“It gives us plenty of belief, especially since we lost to Mulwala both times during the season.”
Brotherly act: Jordan and Brodie Gee have shared the footy field together for as long as they can remember.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Like most of their teammates, Jordan and Brodie have grown up in the red and white colours from fourths right through to senior level.
Since his senior debut in 2018 Jordan has played 74 senior games, while Brodie has chalked up 41.
Jordan has found his calling in defence for the Roaders while Brodie has been using his leg speed on a wing and on the ball.
The brothers, with less than 18 months separating their age, have only missed a season of not playing together.
Whenever you have spotted J.Gee in a team sheet, it’s Winx-like odds that B.Gee would be in the same 22.
“It’s different (playing with your brother) it has its ups and downs,” Brodie said with a laugh.
“But it’s good to know you have someone who has your back all the time.”
For Jordan it wouldn’t feel natural if he didn’t run out alongside his younger brother.
“It wouldn’t feel the same if he wasn’t out there with me I think,” the defender said.
Although both Gees bleed red and white, it was the eldest who expressed how much it meant to represent the club in Saturday’s decider.
“It means everything really,” Jordan said.
“My earliest memory is when Dad and Gonzo coached the thirds to the 2007 flag. Brodie and myself were the mascots in the premiership photos ... I love playing here.
“When you walked into the rooms (after the semi-final) and you see the emotion and see all of the supporters with tears it just hits home how special this is.”
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