Sisters Michelle Trigg and Cheryl Sudholz were blissfully unaware they were both celebrating their 300th club game when they took to the court at the weekend.
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The Natimuk United stalwarts negotiated injuries and separate time away from netball through the years to see the stars align for one special day.
Sudholdz said it was a nice surprise to share the milestone with her long-supportive sister.
"It was really exciting. I had no idea," she said.
"I knew it was getting close, well actually, probably not even that close. I can remember the 250th, but that seemed like a lifetime ago. 300 sneaks up pretty quickly.
"I knew we were getting there and I had said that one of my aims was that I hoped we had the chance to celebrate it together."
Trigg said it was "like it was written in the stars."
"It was definitely special to share it with her,' she said.
"I don't think many could say that they've had that honour. Especially, the exact same milestone on the exact same day."
The pair joined Natimuk in 2000, after a short stint in Kalkee, when they moved from their native Lameroo, South Australia.
In that time the sisters have faced hardships, forged relationships and fell in love with the club they proudly represent.
"It's funny we had time out for kids, we both suffered Achille's injuries and spent the same sort of time out for that. It's just kind of worked out," Sudholz said.
"But, ever since I've come over here, I've met the people, met my husband, enjoyed the club, and I haven't looked back since. Even with the good times and the bad times, the club has just been a fantastic family-based place to be."
Trigg said it was an amusing journey the pair had taken since they first took to the court in South Australia.
"It's a very funny circle we've done. We started playing together in blue and gold in our hometown of Lameroo. They actually merged with another club and became black, yellow, blue and white," she said.
"Then we came over to a club here that wore blue and gold, that then merged with Horsham United and went into the exact same colours. It's a funny loop we've taken."
The pair show no signs of slowing down, with their daughters now rising through Natimuk United's ranks.
"I got to play with my daughter on Saturday as well, which was really nice," Trigg said.
"It did make me feel a bit old, but you can't help that."
"It's a family affair," Sudholz said.
"Whether that's your netball family or your actual family, it's special either way."
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