Pocket Profile- Nicky Bennie (Volunteer, Southern Power)
Get to know Southern Power’s Superstar Volunteer, Nicky Bennie!
| Name: | Nicky Bennie |
| AFL Sydney Club: | Southern Power |
| What is your role around the club? | |
| Canteen manager | |
| How did you become involved at the club? | |
| I ended up spending a fair amount of time at the club watching my son and daughter play and would always end up in the canteen chatting and gradually started helping out when I could. I was impressed with the club’s tight knit family culture and the way they come together to support each other and was more than happy to be a part of that. | |
| How long have you been involved with the club? | |
| Since 2018 | |
| What drives you most to volunteer at your local AFL Sydney club? | |
| I love AFL and love being part of that community. Everyone who volunteers at the club does it because of their love of the game, love of the club and what it stands for. I am very happy to be involved in any capacity in the club | |
| Most memorable moment at the club? | |
| Watching my son play in his first senior club grand final | |
| What are you missing most about the footy club during lockdown? | |
| The banter! | |
| What TV show is getting you through lockdown? | |
| The AFL and Olympics at the moment, although Netflix is getting a work out | |
| Where is the first place you would visit once travel restrictions lift? | |
| The Mediterranean | |
| Who is your tip to win the 2021 AFL Premiership and Brownlow medal? | |
| Forever optimistic – Essendon! Realistically, Bulldogs. Parish for Brownlow | |
| Usual coffee order? | |
| Large flat white | |
| Shout out to someone at the club that always lends you a hand (player, coach etc) | |
| Rhys Vance and Kathryn Hull they put in so much time to the club and are always there for everyone | |
| Quote about this volunteer’s contribution to the club: |
| “Nicky Bennie has one of the most important jobs in game day which is running our canteen” |
| Why are they such a valued part of the club? |
| Nicky is often at our games days from the very start to the end of the day for pack up. we really can’t thank her enough for all the time and effort she puts into our club. We appreciate everything she has done for southern power. |
| How can people get involved in volunteering at your club? |
| To get involved with our club you can find a list of contacts on our website to call or reach out on our social media channels on Facebook or Instagram. |
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