At the age of 25, you would have forgiven Peter Urquhart for giving up on higher honours.
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However, the Maitland Rams player-coach has proved that hard work can pay off. Urquhart was selected in the NSW squad after a stand-out tournament with Newcastle at the state championships in June.
The two-time Hunter Coast Premier Hockey League player of the year has also represented NSW Country at multiple National Country Championships and toured with the Australian Country squad to the Pacific Cup in 2008.
June senior nominee: Peter Urquhart
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