Sport

Emma Ryde reaches 1000 goal milestone at Leongatha

Aug 02 2025 Updated 6 hours ago

Bruce Wardley

1 min read

Warragul GS Emma Ryde congratulated by teammates after shooting the first 1,000 goals in the Gippsland Netball League at Leongatha. B57_3125

The winning form that saw Warragul GS Emma Ryde shoot a record 1000 goals in the Gippsland Netball League at Leongatha. B50_3125

TOWERING Warragul GS Emma Ryde achieved her second 1,000 goal milestone at Leongatha today setting a new record for the Gippsland Netball League.

The first ever Gippsland League shooter to hit 1000 in a regular season Emma received standing applause from a big crowd of supporters and well-wishers.

No stranger to records Emma Ryde also shot 1000 goals in one season playing for the Somerville Football Netball Club in 2022.

Supporters were generous in their praise.

“Amazing, congratulations Em, incredible effort.”

The final score a convincing victory for Warragul 77 to Leongatha 41.

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