Objects of Substance - Knickerbockers

2004 Jaclyn Vosloo, Kate Martin (captain), Anna Hogan, Laura Kidd, Josie Walsh

Initially, only the Open and Senior teams wore shorts. As with the 1971 request, Grammar softballers wanted to be “cutting edge” in their attire. National, State and club teams had transitioned into shorts some years earlier to be more appealing to media coverage and comfort in the heat. What of protection one might ask? Girls now wore “sliders” and knee pads, batting gloves and helmets, and serious contenders, stylish sunglasses.