John Bettles set to umpire his 800th football game

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April 17 2019 - 6:30pm
WHITE FLAG: John Bettles is ready to once again wave the white flags behind the goals on Friday afternoon. Picture: Kate Healy.
WHITE FLAG: John Bettles is ready to once again wave the white flags behind the goals on Friday afternoon. Picture: Kate Healy.

Ahead of eclipsing a massive milestone behind the big sticks, local football umpire John Bettles acknowledged that this would be no ordinary game.

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Ben Hopkins

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