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Harden Hawkettes’ very own star player Georgia Smith played in the Canberra Rugby League this season,
scoring the winning try in the grand-final, helping the Queanbeyan Blues win the 2020 Specsavers Cup.
On the same night after winning the grand-final, Georgia was awarded the club’s player’s player for the season.
This was the Queanbeyan Girls’ first ever premiership and Georgia said it was one of the best feeling in the world, to be part of a winning side, in her first season away from the Hawkettes.
On September 27, the Blues took on a very competitive Gunghalin Bulls side in the grand-final at home on Seiffert Oval.
In what was described by Georgia as a “tough and exhausting game”, the girls found themselves trailing 14-6 at the third quarter break.
Although, they would already be proud of their efforts this season coming this far, the Blues fought and crawled their way back in the final term, with hooker Georgia Smith sneaking away for the winning try, within the dying minutes of the game.
And with many new faces to the club this season, the Blues were impressive with only two losses during the regular season, both times to the Bulls.
The switch in colours for Georgia, came in light of the Hawkettes unable to field a womens side this year.
Initially, Georgia was approached by a friend and coach from Queanbeyan Blues, to join them for the 2020 season.
Being Harden’s 100th year and the Hawkettes past three undefeated seasons, she decided to put the Blues on hold until, at least 2021.
But with the uncertainties of COVID and Harden eventually pulling out from the league competition, Georgia decided to say “yes” and have a go in Queanbeyan.
“My biggest fear leaving Harden was not finding a club where I’d fit in. With Queanbeyan, this was no trouble, it quickly became a home away from home,” Georgia said.
“I made many new friends and had great support from my coach throughout the season.
“After playing with the Hawkettes for five years I expected things to be different. I played as hooker this season, rather than my normal position running in the middle.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls or coach to play alongside my season out of harden. Which made it harder to say goodbye until 2022.
“I’m very excited to return to Harden for the 100th year in 2021 and I hope the Hawkettes can start the season where we finished in 2019.”
The Times would like to congratulate Georgia on her remarkable achievement, in doing the Harden community proud. We look forward to your return next season.
Christopher Tan
