GUN NETBALLERS REACH 300 MILESTONE
IT WILL be a special occasion at Kennington’s Harry Trott Oval when two of the best in Bendigo FNL netball history mark their 300th matches.
South Bendigo coach Alicia McGlashan and Kangaroo Flat’s Karly Bingham join one of the league’s most exclusive clubs.
As they play their 300th matches for the Bloods and Roos respectively, McGlashan and Bingham join five others in the ‘300 Club’.
The league’s games tally record is held by Maryborough’s Alicia Cassidy.
Also, in the ‘300 Club’ are Golden Square’s Lia Marrone; Maryborough’s Alisha Chadwick; Castlemaine’s Katrina Walters, and Kristen Wilson, Golden Square and Strathfieldsaye.
The milestone matches mean a lot to both McGlashan and Bingham who were team-mates during Kangaroo Flat’s golden years of 2007 to ’17.
An outstanding run included seven premiership victories with the Roo's.
For McGlashan there is plenty to play for as the Bloods are not out of the equation of playing in this season’s A-grade finals.
South Bendigo needs a massive upset such as taking the points against the third-placed Kangaroo Flat.
Most recent hit-out for the Bloods was at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve where they won by 47 goals.
After crossing from Dower Park to play for the Bloods, McGlashan has stepped up to be coach this season and continue to play a crucial role in defence.
Strong defence in all thirds of the court will be vital for the red and white to stop Kangaroo Flat in Saturday’s contest.
A long-time coach at Kangaroo Flat, Jayden Cowling is rapt to see Bingham still playing after more than 20 years with the club.
A Betty Thompson medallist as the Bendigo FNL’s A-grade fairest and best in 2012, Bingham is a key part of the Roos’ B-grade team.
An eight-two record has the Roos in third place in the B-grade premiership race.
It’s another big test against the fifth-placed South Bendigo.
South Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat will hold a high tea celebration for the league’s newest 300-gamers after the A-grade match at the Neale Street ground.
