The end of the season marked an emotional chapter in the Canowindra Tigress history, as long-serving captain Kelly Harrison officially retired from playing after eight years of unwavering commitment to the black and orange.
Her departure leaves behind not just an empty jersey but also a legacy of leadership, inspiration, and heart that has shaped the culture of the team.
Harrison's career with the club has been defined by consistency, resilience, and her ability to inspire others.
Week in and week out, she set the standard both on and off the field, embodying the values that the club holds dear.
For her coach and teammates, her retirement is bittersweet, a moment to celebrate her contributions but also to acknowledge the void she leaves.
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“Kelly has played for eight years and has hung up her boots to go and do a few other things in her life,” Tigress coach, Andrew Pull, said.
“She’s been an enormous inspiration to the young players in our club that look up to her.”
“She was made captain because she’s the sort of person I want my kids to look up to.”
As captain, Harrison wasn’t just a leader in name but in action.
She guided younger players with patience, set the tone for professionalism, and carried herself with humility and courage.
Her presence gave confidence to her teammates, and her example served as a roadmap for the next generation.
“She’s going to be sorely missed by all her teammates, her peers, her coaching staff, and probably everyone around the club,” Pull said.
Eight years in the jersey is no small achievement.
In that time, Harrison not only grew as a player but helped nurture a sense of community within the club.
Younger teammates looked up to her not just for her skill but for her character.
She was, as Pull described, the kind of captain any parent would want their children to emulate, a strong, determined competitor, but also someone who valued respect, support, and camaraderie above all.
Her teammates and Pull wish her nothing but success in her next adventure.
“We hope she goes off and enjoys the next adventure in her life, which I think is a little bit of traveling overseas,” Pull said.
“I wish her the best, everyone wishes her the best,” he said.
