Great Western's Amy Hurley played in her 200 senior netball game in round 15

Hurley ran through a guard of honour before the game with spectators watching on, cheering, as the netball director took to the court in the Lions C Grade side.

In a year of growth for the team, Hurley said there were a few nervous moments before the game.

"I was nervous for a number of different reasons, but I was more excited," she said.

"There is added pressure of family and friends watching, including those who had travelled.

"It was really special to play my milestone game on a weekend which meant so much to the club with the first Indigenous game."

Hurley started playing at the Lions in 1997, following her then-boyfriend and now husband, Shaun, to the club they now, both call home.

"I did have a few years off when I had the kids and when we moved away for a year," she said. "I love playing but I also do love coaching and mentoring girls as well.

"It's great to see their development throughout the years they are involved in the sport."

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A highlight in Hurley's career was the chance to play alongside her daughter, Macey.

"I felt so privileged to play with Macey in her first senior game in 2017," she said.

"I've coached a number of teams including junior teams over the years.

"It's lovely to be able to be part of other players netball careers. Some players who I have coached I am now playing with or am coaching with. It's really rewarding to see the development right through."

The Lions' C Grade team has had success on the court this season with finals on the horizon. Many players in the team haven't won a premiership in senior netball.

"We won on Saturday which made my milestone all that more special," she said.

"There have been a few other milestones in the team this year and we haven't been able to win so it was really nice for me and the team.

"We're sitting third by percentage with two rounds to go. We have defeated the teams above us on equal points - it's nice to have that up our sleeves."

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