Jim Stynes’ daughter presents award at Brownlow
THERE was widespread respect for Matisse Stynes, who proudly presented a community leadership award at the Brownlow in memory of her late father.
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THE daughter of Melbourne legend Jim Stynes has proudly presented an award at the Brownlow Medal ceremony in memory of her late father.
Matisse Stynes, 16, presented the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award to Port Adelaide defender Jack Hombsch.
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Hombsch was recognised for his work with a range of charities for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities including Inclusive Sport SA, Bedford and Kickstart for Kids.
Matisse gave a poised speech to the Brownlow attendees.
“I’m proud that the Jim Stynes foundation has been established in my dad’s name to help continue his off-field work,” she said.
“The nominees for the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award are players who go well above and beyond what is expected of them.”
The prestigious award, named in honour of her father, gives $40,000 for a chosen charity or community program that is championed by a player.
Our own @jackhombsch36 is presented with the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award by Matisse Stynes #brownlow pic.twitter.com/XejBPEm2Gi
â PowerFromPort (@PowerFromPort) September 25, 2017
How much does Matisse Stynes look like her dad!
â Rod Grillcheese (@cousinrod) September 25, 2017
Matisse Stynes, speaking so eloquently & presenting like a superstar - no doubt making her dad incredibly proud #Brownlow #JimStynes
â Ness Cryer (@lochness007) September 25, 2017
Amazing little lady! So well spoken Miss Matisse Stynes â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/ROTpcxnzkO
â deanne woewodin (@DWoewodin) September 25, 2017
This year’s finalists included retired St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt, for the charity founded by his family in honour of his sister Maddie, who died following a battle with aplastic anaemia in 2015.
Western Bulldogs ruckman Jordan Roughead was nominated for his work with Ladder, the youth homelessness charity supported by the AFL Players’ Association.
Fremantle AFLW midfielder Kirby Bentley was nominated for her work helping young indigenous footballers in Western Australia.