By Jon Geddes

WHEN a teenager in his first year out of school rocked up to play Colts for Northern Suburbs 13 years ago, little did he realise what a life-changing moment that would be.

On Saturday that same footballer will take the field for Norths in the Shute Shield grand final against Randwick at Leichhardt Oval.

Hugh Sinclair’s impressive career is a blueprint as to how the club and elite levels of the game can enjoy a happy and long-lasting marriage.