West Wallsend grandfather John Sullivan reaches 1000 games umpiring in Hunter and Central Coast competitions

By Renee Valentine
Updated April 24 2017 - 12:58pm, first published 9:00am
ACHIEVEMENT: Newcastle Central Coast Umpires Association Life Member and Legend John Sullivan. Picture: Renee Valentine
ACHIEVEMENT: Newcastle Central Coast Umpires Association Life Member and Legend John Sullivan. Picture: Renee Valentine

When John Sully fractured his leg playing AFL as a teenager, little did he think the injury would be the start of a wonderful journey as an umpire.

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