Although Garry Hurst has never been celebrated as a footballer, he has always been an outstanding admninistrator and supporter - respected as a face of the modern South Gawler footy club.

After a brief stint in the Reserves, including the 1964 B Grade premiership, real estate agent Garry Hurst was first elected as Chairman of the club in 1970. Since then he has held numerous positions in the committee including seven terms as Chairman, as well as being a trainer on gameday and shouldering the responsibility of Patron.

Co-author of the 1989 history book and coordinator of the Centenary Committee, Garry's passion for the club is complimented by a great mind for business. During the 1970s he excelled as a director of advertising, publicity and entertainment - and he was instrumental in leading the club to its own clubrooms and homeground in 1981.

Honoured with Club Person of the Year in 1985 and life membership in 1978, perhaps Garry's proudest achievement at the club was seeing his son Christopher grow up to be a great and longserving player who would eventually captain the A Grade in 1999.