LEETON-WHITTON netballer Rachal Broadbent clocked up her 300th senior game on the weekend, but it's likely that number is far greater.
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Broadbent started her career with the Leeton Redlegs when she was growing up and the netball competition was just getting started.
She continued on when Leeton and the Whitton Tigers merged, with those earlier years of many games not counting towards the current 300th milestone.
However, the number of games doesn't really matter to Broadbent, who continues to love the sport and the friendships and fun she has had along the way.
Currently playing in the A reserve team, the side enjoyed a win over MCUE on Saturday during the milestone match.
"I first started playing when the competition was starting ... my mum and some others from around the area and Wagga started it up and I've basically been playing ever since," she said.
"I got to play with my mum, so that was pretty special. And now, I've played with my daughter as well (this year).
"The thing I love about playing is probably just the enjoyment and the club itself. It's a great club."
Other highlights for Broadbent over the years have included several premierships, including the 2009 A grade grand final win, which was marked with a 10-year reunion on Saturday night following her 300th match.
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"I think for the those young ones coming up, my advice is to enjoy it and just keep working hard," Broadbent said.
With no plans to hang out the runners any time soon, the games will no doubt keep piling up for Broadbent.
This weekend Leeton-Whitton will take on Turvey Park. Broadbent's A reserve team are on track for a big finals series.
Results - Leeton-Whitton v MCUE
- A grade: MCUE 73 d Leeton-Whitton 28
- A reserve: Leeton-Whitton 49 d MCUE 23
- B grade: MCUE 44 d Leeton-Whitton 34
- C grade: Leeton-Whitton 27 d MCUE 23
- Under 17s: MCUE 34 d Leeton-Whitton 30
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