WEDDERBURN hockey stalwart Wendy Smith filled in at Saturdays game to support the team to clinch a spot in the 2025 North Central finals
Back in the early years Wendy clinched 12 goals in one game as was name in the paper as Wendy the Weapon Wielder a name she has shown true grit for.
Wedderburn has only had four women’s premierships over the 59 years, Wendy played in 1972 B grade women joint winners with Boort, joint winners A grade women 1974 with St Arnaud and 1984 defeated St Arnaud in B Grade  She was awarded life member 2010 and was association B Grade best and fairest in 1981 Her mum Vi Stephenson a life member 1988 was instrumental in organising the club in early years. The NCHA celebrated 60 years this year with Wedderburn joining the league in 1966.
The team on Saturday a triumphant win over Sea Lake 5-1 and this week they play top team St Arnaud.