A picture tells a thousand words.
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Or in this instance, maybe more than words could capture.
The Southern Highlands community rallied for the oval at Centennial Park being named in honour of Brian Martin for good reason.
'Marto'. Fervent. Forthright. Formidable.
Boots 'n all, stubborn to boot, tough as old boots, but heart beneath it all.
A colossus of local cricket who has dedicated 26 years to administration, coaching, mentoring, running clubs and charity work.
The guy who spearheaded the rejuvenation of this derelict oval, transforming it into one of the best cricket grounds in the Highlands.
The hours he's spent here can't be counted. Weeding, watering, repairing.
The 'Brian Martin Oval' suggestions had been around for a while but gathered momentum last year (although there was argument the oval should be named 'Jurassic Park' in reference to Brian's age).
The surge of support was swift but not surprising.
Behind the wooden sign are so many pieces of correspondence, emails and postings of respect and reverence.
Brian now has them all.
Brian has respectfully declined any kind of fanfare to mark the oval naming and sign installation.
Instead, he's extended a heartfelt thank you to everyone who backed this - the clubs, teams, players, coaches, administrators, umpires, families, big-name legends and media figures.
Although many of us want an occasion, we must respect Brian's wishes.
It took Draft Horses to get him here for this pic!
Brian didn't look for this accolade.
It's a case of the cricket community getting what it asked for and Brian getting what he deserved.
Few of us will attain such an honour, but this ones on the board for Brian forever.
In the end, just three words wrap it up - 'Brian Martin Oval'.
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