What a proud moment for Eltham Rugby.
During National Volunteer Week, Rugby Victoria recognised volunteers from across the Victorian rugby community — presenting Service Awards to those who have given 10 years or more to their clubs. And five of our own were right there among them.
A huge congratulations to:
- Russell Hurdle — Eltham Junior Rugby Club
- Robert Maddalena — Eltham Rugby Union Football Club
- Angela Southwood — Eltham Rugby Union Football Club
- Malcolm Southwood — Eltham Rugby Union Football Club
- Tim Adams — Eltham Rugby Union Football Club
If you’ve spent any time at Bridge Street, you’ll know these names. These are the people who have shown up — training nights, game days, committee meetings, working bees, sausage sizzles, and everything in between — for more than a decade each. They are the backbone of this club.
Rugby Victoria recognised them publicly, and we want to take a moment to recognise them here too. The Eltham Rugby community is what it is because of people like these. Thank you — genuinely — from all of us. 🖤💛