Norwest Oztag Licensee, Robert Hutton was awarded Oztag’s 30-Year Anniversary accolade for his Contribution to the Game.
In September, Australian Oztag held a Gala Dinner to celebrate 30 years of Oztag.
Almost all licensees from across the country were in attendance, as well as Hall of Fame inductees, former and current Australian representatives and many others who have a contributed to the game over the past 30 years.
It was a night of great recognition and celebration for the Oztag community, whereby special accolades were handed out for Longest Serving Players and an honorable Contribution to the Game.
Unfortunately, the recipient of the Contribution award and his wife, were unable to attend on the night – Norwest Sydney and Blacktown City Oztag Licensees, Robert and Glynis Hutton.
Last Thursday, Australian Oztag General Manager, Bill Harrigan visited Robert at Norwest Oztag, and was honoured to officially award him with his ‘Contribution to the Game’ plaque.
“It was unfortunate that Rob and Glynis could not attend the dinner but I thought with the magnitude of the award, it needs to be presented to him personally and he was keen to have his shorts back,” Harrigan said.
Robert has been part of the game since its establishment in 1992, when he played in the first ever competition at St George.
30-years later, Robert still has the first ever pair of Oztag shorts – a valuable piece of the game’s history. He kindly lent them to Australian Oztag for display at the Gala Dinner, which was of great appreciation.
Not only has Robert contributed to the game as a player and administrator, but he has been recognised as a man committed to building the game from a grassroot level so as many people as possible can enjoy the game he loves.
‘Contribution to the Game’ Award Overview:
Robert Hutton
Nor-west Oztag
Service duration: 1992 – Present
Contribution:
- Played in the first ever St George competition
- St George Representative (Men’s 30s, 35s and 40s)
- Norwest Representative (Men’s 45s, 50s and 60s)
- Started Norwest Sydney and Blacktown City Oztag in 2002 and still runs it, 20 years later.
Congratulations Robert, and thank you for your years of service to the game.
