Tallygaroopna legend Deanne Hosie will make her 300th appearance for the club.
Following in the family tradition of outstanding service to Tallygaroopna FNC, club stalwart Deanne ‘Dee’ Hosie has chalked up a milestone appearance in the navy blue and red.
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Fresh from sister Melissa having celebrated her fourth century of outings for the Redlegs back in June, her sibling hit the 300 mark in club colours following a glittering career that started back in 2003.
Some 23 years on, she is now the 15th highest appearance-maker in Tally’s history - while also having fulfilled a host of roles behind the scenes including as netball secretary on the club’s committee between 2011 and 2013.
Her contributions on the court have earned her distinction among Road Runner players and staff of past and present, having played most of her games at C Grade, appearing 194 times to date.
Alongside this significant tally of appearances, she helped the C Grade set-up to three premierships in 2016, 2017 and 2022.
She also has turned out at B Grade on 28 occasions over the past two and a half decades, adding another premiership to her honour roll in 2024.
In addition, the club icon made 78 appearances for the Juniors during the infancy of her career in the game.
Deanne and Melissa Hosie have made over 700 combined club appearances for Tallygaroopna.
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Away from the action down at Tallygaroopna Recreation Reserve, Hosie has four children, with her dedication to the club having never wavered since the birth of her firstborn back in 2019.
The club paid special tribute to the mainstay for her invaluable impact on the Kyabram District League club’s fortunes down the years, alongside her commitment to the cause.
“Huge congratulations to Deanne “Dee” Hosie on reaching an incredible 300 games for the Tallygaroopna FNC this weekend,“ they wrote.
“Dee first pulled on the blue and red in 2003 and has been a valued part of our club ever since.
“While she has taken time away over the years for other commitments and to welcome her four children since 2019, her dedication and love for the club have never wavered.
“Congratulations, Dee, on an amazing milestone and a fantastic journey with the Tallygaroopna FNC.
“Thank you for everything you’ve contributed to our club over the years. We can’t wait to celebrate this special achievement with you this weekend.”
On a landmark day for the player, Hosie led her C Grade teammates out against Longwood for her 300th appearance on July 25.
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