Attacking midfielder and striker Cindy Heydon from New South Wales was a prolific scorer throughout her career.
She possessed the match-winning ability to change a game, and displayed a combination and level of skill and knowledge rarely equalled.
She made her 'A' international debut against New Zealand in 1979, the Matildas' first ever match, and calmly scored Australia鈥檚 penalty to force a draw with New Zealand in 1980.
She captained Australia for the 1981 tour of New Zealand.
She played in the first Oceania Cup in 1983 in New Caledonia, scoring a hat-trick in Australia鈥檚 13-0 defeat of Fiji and a goal in Australia鈥檚 5-0 defeat of New Caledonia.
She played in Australia鈥檚 1984 tour of China, completing 23 internationals with five goals.
Hall of Fame 2002 Inductees
