Casey Crusaders Rugby Club
Ms RICHARDS (Cranbourne) (13:04): I was pleased to join the Minister for Community Sport and my friend the member for Bass at Clyde Recreation Reserve last week. It was a little bit muddy, but the view was incredibly impressive of the three rugby, footy and cricket ovals; tennis courts; netball courts; car parks; multipurpose pavilions; local art; and playground. I was very happy to see Tom Tufuga there. He called the grounds ‘the castle’ as they are going to be the home of the Casey Crusaders. On Tuesday night last week I joined the member for Bass at the temporary home of the Casey Crusaders where we caught up with Tom again.
The women of the Crusaders are rippers. While we were cooking up a storm of pizza and pasta for the families, my friend the member for Bass and I were involved in warm and sparkling conversation. Thanks especially to Natu for her leadership in the kitchen and for the extraordinary approach the club take towards the women, men, boys and girls—everyone—who are part of the Casey Crusaders family.