PORTLAND’S under-17 soccer side has gone from strength to strength in the 2023 South West Victorian Football Association season, as after a 4-2 win over Corangamite on Sunday they remain in third spot with five wins, a draw and only one loss from seven fixtures.

Panthers coach Mikey Meaola, who also coaches their under-14 side, said his group had been pushed by motivation from last year’s heartbreak.