New inductees for KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame

Five new inductees have been named to join the KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame.

These outstanding South Australian sports stars join the prestigious group of 30 inductees in the KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame including two teams from 2010 and 2011.

In this short time of three years since inception, the Selection Committee, led by Dr. John Daly OAM, has selected from 145 nominations which have been submitted by Sport SA members and the public.

Sport SA Chief Executive Jan Sutherland explains "the KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame is now three years old and is still in its infancy but we have now recognising our sporting heritage.

"These outstanding athletes and sporting support staff have enjoyed outstanding performances and also bring the qualities of respect, loyalty and honourable behaviour to be truly great sportsmen and women"

The 2012 Inductees are:

Athletes
Rachael Sporn (Basketball)
Alex Tobin OAM (Football)
Neil Fuller OAM (Paralympics)
Russell Ebert OAM (SANFL)

General
Charlie Walsh OAM (Coach)

On 23rd November, Sport SA is inviting industry professionals to be part of the KPMG Celebration of South Australian Sport.

To be held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the event will see the new members inducted into the KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame, the announcing of The Advertiser /Channel Seven Sports Star of the Year awards and the Sport SA awards which recognise the people and events behind the stars.

Tickets for the event are now on sale, to book go to www.sportsa.org.au

25th November 2009 - HALL OF FAME FOR SA SPORTS