THE MOMENT Stephanie Scott walked through the door of the Tolland Wolves the club changed for the better.
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Ms Scott’s bright, determined and vivacious natured transformed the dwindling club into a success.
Her coach from 2009 to 2012 Steven Wait said the club was rocked by the devastating murder of 26-year-old teacher.
Ms Scott will be remembered as the heart of the club during those years, whose influence was still felt years after she hung up her boots.
Week in and week out Ms Scott donned her number 10 jersey and “gave her heart and soul” out on the field, Mr Wait said.
She will be remembered at a hard worker who ran herself ragged both on and off the field.
On Thursday night Ms Scott’s former teammates met at the club house and spoke of her generous, unrelenting nature.
“Steph always finished with a smile, win or lose,” Mr Wait said.
Ms Scott captained the team for three years, which without her dedication the now thriving club would be unlikely to exist.
“Steph always wore yellow ribbons in her hair,” Mr Wait said describing the young midfielders “colourful personality”.
The team from 2009 – who have since disbanded – had planned to have a reunion later this year.
This will now definitely happen.
“There is no doubt now,” Mr Wait said.
“Really it would’ve happened anyway.
“It was quite an important legacy that she left.
“It was there before this week and its become more reinforced now.”
Female players will wear yellow ribbons in memory of Ms Scott at their games at Kessler Park from 9am today.
Men will wear yellow armbands.
Ms Scott’s much-loved number 10 jersey will be retired.
“We will have a special tribute because Steph was a special girl,” Mr Wait said.
