In her swansong game, Fedke will take to the court one last time as the Lady Hornets meet the Corio Bay Stingrays in the grand final of the Country Basketball League south-west conference. 

Fedke has long been a role-model for young basketballers in the Wimmera, with her experience and perfect shooting technique trumped only by her never-say-die attitude. 

The veteran’s exploits will long be remembered in Horsham and whether Saturday’s game ends in a win or loss, it will be a momentous occasion for Fedke and her family.

Husband Peter said from the first time he met his wife, he knew she was determined. 

“In football, you’d call it white line fever,” he said. 

“She was voted as one of the top 10 most dominant and influential women players in country Victoria in 1994.”

Horsham Amateur Basketball Association president Nicole Lakin said she was happy when Fedke arrived to play in the Horsham association. 

“She is a strong leader and was the backbone for juniors coming through,” she said. 

“She is a brilliant role model and had a good voice for the women’s league.”  

Coach of the Horsham Lady Hornets Gareth Hiscock said Fedke had a major impact on the current Hornets group. 

“She just about coached all of the girls that are in the current squad,” he said. 

“She has had a big impact on everyone at the club.” 

Peter Fedke said Hiscock and his wife Sharon had achieved something great in women’s basketball in Horsham. 

“A lot of sporting clubs would love to say they have won 50 per cent of the flags they have played in, which could be 75 per cent after Saturday night,” he said. 

Lakin played against Fedke when Fedke played for Echuca some years ago. 

“She was dangerous on the elbow. She could turn and pop it up from anywhere,” Lakin said. Hiscock said he started as Fedke’s assistant coach three years ago, when the Lady Hornets first won the championship. 

“For her to prolong her playing career she decided to focus on playing, which also gave me a chance to learn more as a coach,” he said. 

Fedke was a former Big V player at Echuca and Geelong and was named in the league’s top 50 femaile players of the past 20 years. 

Lakin said she hoped Fedke would still have a presence at the club beyond Saturday’s match. 

“I think Peter needs a medal too. He has supported her through her whole playing career,” she said. 

Peter Fedke said it had been a memorable career. 

“There has been some great moments, some funny moments and some head-in-hand moments,” he said.