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LILY Foster began her journey with the Kongorong Netball Club in 2023 in the Under 15 age group, and from the very beginning she showed determination, commitment, and a real passion for the game.<\/p>\n

In 2024, again playing in the Under 15 grade, Lily was part of a fantastic team that made the finals \u2014 a great achievement and a reflection of the hard work and teamwork shown throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Last year, Lily stepped up into the Under 17 competition, continuing to grow as a player and teammate.<\/p>\n

This season, in her final year in junior netball, Lily has reached her 50 game milestone for the Hawks.<\/p>\n

Lily should be incredibly proud of everything she has achieved so far and beyond her skills on the court, it is her attitude, encouragement of teammates, and commitment to the club that truly stand out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LILY Foster began her journey with the Kongorong Netball Club in 2023 in the Under 15 age group, and from the very beginning she showed determination, commitment, and a real passion for the game. In 2024, again playing in the Under 15 grade, Lily was part of a fantastic team that made the finals \u2014 […]<\/p>\n

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