By Chris Cavanagh
PERSISTENT injuries over the past two years brought a premature end to Taylor Hine’s professional football career.
Now the 24-year-old is looking to put his time in the medical room behind him and help Diggers Rest claim an elusive Riddell District Football League premiership.
Hine grew up in Sunbury and played his junior football with Rupertswood, but made the call to land at the Burras.
Hine’s father Trevor played tennis with Diggers Rest coach Shaun Sims and the link was quickly strengthened with a meeting over summer.
The marquee recruit has not disappointed, swiftly establishing himself as one of the competition’s prime movers in the midfield.
“Dad actually played tennis with Shaun a few years back so he put me in contact with Shaun and I caught up with him before the season started and he was great,” said Hine, who has been named in his team’s best seven times from 11 outings in 2016.
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Last Modified on 14/07/2016 14:49