Redlegs Netballer To Play 350th
Tallygaroopna netball stalwart Helen Hutchins (nee Downs) will achieve the amazing milestone of 350 club games when she lines up for B Grade against Rushworth at Tallygaroopna Recreation Reserve this Saturday.
Helen, who commenced at Tallygaroopna back in 1997, has played 105 A grade games, 3 C grade games and this week will be her 242nd B grade game. Her 350 game tally places her at fifth highest number of games in the club’s history.
Tally’s Netball President Carmen Nicholson is full of praise for Helen’s contribution to the club.
“Helen has been an important member of our club for the past 18 years and has been a consistently high performer in defensive or mid court roles” she said.
“She has also been our B Grade Best and Fairest three times, including the last two years and was also an important player in six club Premierships including the club’s only A Grade flag in 2008.”
“Off court she is a fantastic club person and has coached B Grade, been the club’s fundraising coordinator and is still contributing as the current Assistant Secretary.”
“Tallygaroopna are very proud of Helen’s achievements on and off the court and take great delight in being able to recognise and celebrate such an impressive milestone.”
In another point of interest, Helen’s neice Shae Montgomery will also play her 50th game at the club this weekend.
For further information, please contact Helen Hutchins on 0417 501262 or Tallygaroopna Football Netball Club’s Publicity Officer Kathleen Steigenberger on 0419 165640.
Last Modified on 31/07/2015 11:01