Goorambat’s Elise Nolan celebrates 250th game with victory in local derby

By Adam Miller

Aug 22, 2024

Elise Nolan played her 250th game for the Goorambat Bats on Saturday. Photo by Contributed

Despite the chilly, wet weather in Benalla on Saturday, August 17, spirits were high as the heart of the Goorambat Football Netball Club was celebrated by teammates and opposition alike.

Elise is popular with teammates and opposition players alike.

Elise Nolan ran through a specially made banner with her children as part of a special ceremony to celebrate her 250th game.

Elise Nolan led the Goorambat Bats to a 34-23 win in Benalla on Saturday.

Not letting the emotion of the event gets to her, Nolan, playing at wing defence, put in a solid game on the court, helping the Bats to a 34-23 win over local rivals the Panthers in their last game of the season in the B-grade competition of the Ovens and King Netball League.

The Benalla All Blacks and Goorambat Bats came together to celebrate the achievements of Elise Nolan on Saturday. Photo by Christine Knight

Elise Nolan with loved ones on Saturday. Photo by Christine Knight

Elise Nolan in action against the Benalla All Blacks on Saturday. Photo by Christine Knight

With no talk of retirement, Nolan is likely to be taking to the Trewin Rd netball courts next season for her beloved Bats in the Ovens and King league.