Shepparton Swans champion ruckman of the 1950’s Robbie Orrman was elevated to ‘Legend’ status at a star studded Goulburn Valley Football League Hall Of Fame ceremony in Shepparton tonight.
Orrman was chosen as the League’s first Legend from the first 16 Hall Of Fame members who have been inducted over the past two years. His three Morrison Medals (1951, 1954 and 1959) earnt during his illustrious career with the Lemnos Football Club stand him apart as a worthy recipient of the League’s highest honour.
One of the greatest aspects of Orrman’s career was his fairness. His quiet disposition and fair play made him one of the most popular players of his time. Robbie also had a star studded career in Goulburn Valley Football League representative teams.
In front of the ‘who’s who’ of the GVFL history eight new members were inducted into the Hall Of Fame tonight including men known as the ‘Prince of Coaches’ (Kevin Kenna) and ‘Mr Football’ (Barry Connolly).
The GVFL’s greatest ever goal kicker Chris Stuhldreier also earnt his place with a career which included the extraordinary achievement of eight consecutive 100 goal seasons.
Other inductees included Shepparton super star Stephen Ash, Euroa Premiership Coach Kevin Storer, Echuca Champion John Haw and Shepparton United stalwart Richard Warburton.
The other administrator inducted for his foundation work in the League was Tatura’s long serving League Secretary from the early part of last century, Steve O’Toole.
In all, the night was once again a super success with the big highlight being Robbie Orrman’s standing ovation when announced as the Hall Of Fame’s first Legend.
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Last Modified on 27/10/2016 12:42
