EDITORIAL: Rhys adds another chapter

Another rich chapter in the Riverland's sporting history officially begins on Sunday afternoon.

Rhys Stanley will make his AFL debut for St Kilda against West Coast at the still tender age of 19.
His selection last night was the culmination of years of hard work, both from Stanley and his parents, Andrea and Peter.
Insiders say his attitude has impressed all at the club since moving to Melbourne late in 2008 and the fact his sizeable feet have remained planted firmly on the ground is tribute to his parents and those who have been involved in his career to date.
Incredibly, Stanley will line up alongside another richly talented ex-Riverlander now playing for the Saints, Sam Fisher.
Stanley has now claimed a place alongside the Riverland's other Australian football sporting greats, such as Mark Ricciuto, Tony Modra, Byron Schammer and Troy Lehmann, to name a few.
Just last week ex-Loxton hockey player Grant Schubert continued his outstanding career with another solid tournament for the Kookaburras, while later this year Sophie Edington, also formerly of Loxton, will represent Australia in the pool at the Commonwealth Games.
The Riverland’s tradition of producing sporting champions shows no sign of slowing.