ANON12
Years ago

Lightning to retire Sporn's number?

Hasn't been reported much at this stage but I have been told that Rachel Sporn's uniform number will be retired at the final home minor round game on 15th February at The Dome. I'm not aware of any other WNBL side that has retired a player's number. This is an incredible honour for Rachel and I believe that ALL basketball fans in Adelaide should attend the game and show their appreciation to Rachel.
Rachel is one of the finest ambassador's for women's basketball with a record at the State, National and International level that speaks for itself. Rachel is also one of the finest people that you could ever meet.
Show your support and be there on the 15th February.

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spornhorn
Years ago

They are recognising Rachael at half time , wonder if the teams will come out for it ?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Perth retired Tully's number this season...a little strange since she is still playing...

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Giraffe 85
Years ago

show your support and spell her name correctly

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fox82
Years ago

What number was Rachel?

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Anonymous
Years ago

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ANON12
Years ago

Giraffe84 - My apologies for incorrectly spelling Rachael's first name. I stand corrected. Just as a point of interest are you aware that Rachael's name is actually pronounced RACIAL and NOT RACHEL?

I HOPE THAT AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE ATTEND WHAT WILL BE A SPECIAL OCCASION.

FRIDAY 15TH FEBRUARY - TIP OFF AT 7.30PM

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The_Champ33
Years ago

There is a Kick Boxing event on the same time, same night up @ West Beach.

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glen
Years ago

and I hope you get well and truly kicked "Champ"

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Giraffe85
Years ago

Show some respect ANON12, it's Giraffe85, not 84 !
Are you taking the piss ANON12?

Can't say I ever heard her introduce herself as racial.... Sounds like someone with a speech impediment.

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ANON12
Years ago

Giraffe85. It was not meant to be a joke or 'take the piss' out of you or anyone. It is the correct pronunciation of her name which can be confirmed by many people. Rachael is just too polite to correct people all the time. I think you will find that the former Lightning court announcer would always pronounce the name correctly as it had been pointed out to him by some Lightning team mates and also Rachael's family.

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