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Double Centurions (200+ games).
Steve Williams (229), Andy Bell (361), Matt Williams (253), Johnny Bell (285) & Mark Phillips (304).
without her, this club would not have achieved as much as it plaque on the wall to recognise their 100 first team games.
has on and off the field. In fact – I’m not sure it would Our Double Centurions, like our life members, will have
continue to exist. their photo placed on the wall. The photo, will be
Without all of the people I have mentioned, this club accompanied with their career statistics to immortalise their
would not exist. on-field contribution to this club. And it is symbolic that they
There is a challenge for the rest of you, I want you to have a are recognised in the same space as our Life Members and
think about something – “What have you given back?” Or in Patron.
Tracey Bell’s words, “What have you done for your club Please, as a sign of respect, put your hands together
lately?” to recognise their achievements.
The club still needs your support, your time, your
input and energy. If you can’t manage these - then please – Lastly, as this is a momentous occasion for our club,
just send us some money! we have taken the opportunity to recognise some people and
Please put your hands together to thank those people their contributions over the years. We have four Life
for their contribution to this great weekend and our history. Member Nominations.
Life Membership is a special honour to recognise
Moving on, we have some special awards that I’d those people who have given up a significant part of their
like to present. If I could ask: lives, dedicating their time and effort to the good of the club.
197 CLOUT Graeme 176 SULLIVAN Sean • Our first nominee is Rose Connolly for Administrative
168 KERR-BELL Ryan 168 TOZER Jeff services spanning over 20 years
164 VAN HOUTTE Phillip 157 DALY Andy • Our second nominee is Jeff Tozer for Coaching and
143 BROWN Glenn 139 STABLES Phil Administrative services spanning over 30 years
138 CATLEY Andrew 136 WATENE Stu • Our third nominee is Matthew Williams for Services to the
134 CARLSON Grant 133 CROWE Sean Club spanning over 20 years
133 HELWIG Nikolai 129 BARAKAT Chris • Our fourth nominee is Tui Morrell for Services to the Club
126 LIDDLE Michael 120 McMILLAN Paul spanning over 20 years
120 ROJAS Rodi 117 CARGO Jason
117 KAUTAI Tim 113 BLUCHER Ken Well, with that concluded. I’d like to wish everyone
102 BATES Wayne an awesome night, we hope to see you tomorrow for our
These people are First team Centurions. There are a memorial service for members who have since past and a
few more, but unfortunately they aren’t with us this brunch to round out the weekend.
weekend.
If I could ask: Andy Bell, Johnny Bell, Steve If you are needing a ride home, thanks to Robbie
Williams, Matthew Williams and Mark Phillips up here. McLean, we have some Shuttle buses on offer, please see
These five people are the clubs only Double (and Triple) Mary at the bar, who has a list of shuttle times and spaces.
Centurions. As a club we haven’t always consistently Thanks to Des, our wonderful driver who will help you get
recognised our centurions or our Double centurions for that home safely.
matter. And we would like to start that now and have a Finally, thank you for coming and being a part of our
formal process going into the future. celebrations, and our history.
We have decided that from now on, and including
the Centurions and Double Centurions here, that we will start - Jared Williams (Club President)
a wall of fame in our foyer. Centurions will be given a name
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