Revealed: Victorian local footy and netball’s 2021 honour roll

They rose to great heights to claim the best and fairests in a season like no other. We name every footy and netball senior competition’s top players across Melbourne and the state.

Local footy and netball league B & F winners.

They’re the best of the best in Victorian community football and netball.

And in a season which threw up plenty of obstacles across the state, they’ve earned their respective competition’s top individual accolade in a campaign like no other.

We’ve compiled a statewide honour roll for 2021, featuring the senior men’s and women’s footballers and netballers crowned best and fairest so far.

AFL OUTER EAST

Premier (Shane Smith Medal): Trent Cody, Narre Warren

The Magpies captain averaged game 22.1 disposals and 7.8 contested disposals per game, as well as kicking 19 goals.

Reserves: Mitchell Cowan, Narre Warren

Division 1 (Harold Ramage Medal): Nathan O’Keefe (Seville) and Anthony Bernardo (ROC – Officer).

Former North Melbourne player O’Keefe averaged 23 disposals and almost three goals a game as well as taking 67 marks (the third most in the comp). Bernardo had a brilliant season in the midfield for ROC, averaging 29.3 disposals (the most in the comp) and seven clearances. He also had a stack of contested disposals.

Reserves: Ben Conder, Seville

Trent Cody kicked 19 goals for Narre this season. Picture: AAP Image/James Ross

Division 2 (Jim Wandin Medal): Ben Wratten (Powelltown), Michael Fowkes (Powelltown) and Dean Galea (Alexandra Rebels).

Reserves: Jordan Rice (Alexandra Rebels) and Terry Walker (Powelltown).

Women’s Division One: Kiana Oates, Upwey-Tecoma

Netball

Premier A Grade (Jodie Chandler Medal): Tara Cecil (Cranbourne).

Premier Division B Grade: Jordan Lang (Beaconsfield) and Dana Millwood (Olinda Ferny Creek).

Premier Division C Grade: Summah Hinchcliffe (Narre Warren).

Premier Division D Grade: Shayla Wood (Berwick) and Sarah Fabbri (Narre Warren).

Division 1 A Grade: Paige Ladner (Gembrook) and Samantha Neil (ROC).

Division 2: Tali Verhoeven (ROC – Officer).

Division 2 A Grade: Nikki Watts (Yea Tigers).

Division 1 B Grade: Amy Jones (ROC) and

Division 1 C Grade: Rebecca Johnson (ROC).

Division 1 D Grade: Tayler Kennedy (Emerald) and Jessica Hoskin (Mount Evelyn).

Division 2 Two B Grade: Jessica Coffey (Powelltown).

Division Two C Grade: Alexandra Woods (WMFNC Burras).

Division Two D Grade: Eden Duff Smith (Powelltown).

Division Two D Grade: Rhiannon Brown (Broadford).

Cranbourne’s Tara Cecil in full flight. Picture: BH Photography

BALLARAT

Seniors (Henderson Medal): Lachlan Cassidy, Sebastopol

Sebas has had two previous Henderson Medal winners but strangely Cassidy is the first solo medallist. The star midfielder was adjudged best-on-ground in the final game of the season, polling three votes to pip Melton’s Jack Walker by two votes and break the Burras’ 25-year medal drought.

Reserves (King Medal): Jack McClure (East Point)

Under 19 (Rees Trophy): Luke Gray (Ballarat) & Jack Sampi (East Point)

Netball

A Grade: (McLean Medal): Stacey Matthews (North Ballarat)

Roosters star Stacey Matthews claimed the A-Grade netball best-and-fairest in the final match of the season, edging Melton South’s Akira McCormack. It was the Roosters’ second straight win after Madison Selmon claimed a shock win in 2019.

B Grade: Perri Fenton (Ballarat)

C Grade: Kirsty McLean (Ballarat)

D Grade: Elyse McGenniskan (Ballarat)

E Grade: Joanna Aquilina (Melton)

Under 19: Annie Bisinella (Lake Wendouree)

Lachlan Cassidy (left) became Sebas’ first outright winner of the league medal. Picture: Ballarat Online News

BELLARINE

Seniors: Jame Darke, Torquay

Darke took home this third Les Ash medal after an outstanding season with 20 votes, finishing three ahead of Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Brown, who played for Barwon Heads.

Reserves: Troy Anderson, Modewarre

Netball

A Grade: Jessica Standfield, Torquay

B Grade: Maddie Okley, Barwon Heads

C Grade: Gemma Bell, Ocean Grove

D Grade: Phebe Stebhens, Drysdale

E Grade: Terri Anne Finch, Ocean Grove

CENTRAL MURRAY

Seniors: Bryce Curnow, Kerang

Despite playing as a forward, the umpires couldn’t take their eyes off Curnow, who booted 45 goals in nine games to take home the Jack Betts Medal.

Reserves: Ashley Thompson, N. N. W United

Colts: Matthew Gardiner, Woorinen

Netball

A Grade: Tiarnee Lake, Koondrook Barham

A Reserve: Milly Op’t Hoog, Tyntynder and Sarah Young, Mallee Eagles

Under 18: Hannah Morton, Balranald

COLAC AND DISTRICT

Seniors: Bradley King, Apollo Bay

King became his side’s third league medal champion in five seasons after finishing one vote ahead of Ben Lavars from Irrewarra Beeac.

Reserves: Kade Parker, Alive

Netball

A Grade: Grace Garner, Irrewarra Beeac

B Grade: Sarah Breed, Birregurra

C Grade: Abby Park and Narelle Firth, Irrewarra Beeac

D Grade: Megan Collins, Birregurra

EASTERN

Premier Division (Chandler Medal): Lachie Johns, Vermont, and Blake Pearson, Norwood

Onballer Lachie Johns was a standout this season in the Eagles’ pursuit of a third consecutive flag, being named captain in the team of the year. The dual premiership skipper found plenty of the ball while also kicking 16 goals, playing seven of the Eagles’ eight matches and helping his side to the minor premiership. He was Vermont’s sixth player since 2005 to take the honour.

Blake Pearson climbs high for Norwood. Picture: Field of View Sports Photography

Pearson was a major addition to the Norwood midfield full-time this season after 89 games in the state league. He played all eight of Norwood’s matches this season, kicking 13 goals on his way to selection in the team of the year. Pearson was the club’s first winner of the Chandler Medal.

Reserves: Brenton Wells, Noble Park

Under 19: Joshua Parker, Berwick Blue

Division 1 (Kenneth Wright Medal): Austin Smith, Mooroolbark

The dynamic midfielder arrived from Yarra Glen ahead of this season with big expectations – and he certainly delivered. Smith snagged eight votes in the final three rounds to storm home, pipping Bayswater’s Ben White, 16 to 14.

Reserves: Alexander Magnano, Park Orchards

Under 19s: Jarryd Van Grondelle, Wantirna South Green

Division 2 (Paul Edie Medal): Liam Kidd, South Belgrave

A second successive league medal win for Kidd after taking the Division 3 honour in 2019. He finished on 10 votes to claim this year’s prize – but it wasn’t as clear cut as his runaway win two years ago. Teammate Tim “Bull’’ Smith had finished atop the voting after a leading season in front of goals, but he was ruled ineligible due to suspension. A solitary vote received for the final match edged the South Belgrave captain ahead of a field of six others tied on nine votes.

Reserves: Liam Carroll (Knox) and Jack Walton (The Basin)

Under 19: Nathan Hare, Boronia

Division 3 (Perc James Medal): Paul Chadwick (Scoresby) and Ryan Phillips (Warrandyte)

Scoresby coach Kristian Bardsley was on the money when he touted Magpie veteran Chadwick “probably still the best player in the comp” earlier this year. Pinched his last vote in the second-last round to finish tied on 13 apiece with Phillips. As untaggable as they come in Division 3. Phillips, a former top division forward, kicked 35 goals from 10 matches to lift Warrandyte to the minor premiership. They call him “Buckets’’ because of the size of his hands, and he certainly clunked plenty of marks this year.

Reserves: Dylan Agnew, East Burwood

Under 19: Nicholas Day, Donvale

Division 4 (Stephen Jones Medal): Ben Slattery, Chirnside Park

Chirnside Park coach Dave Newlands declared shortly before the count that “if he (Slattery) doesn’t win the league best and fairest, I’ll be shocked”, adding that his star midfielder had an “unbelievable” season. The votes reflected those sentiments, as Slattery finished three votes clear on top. Played a big part in the Panthers’ push back into finals contention.

Reserves: James O’Sullivan, Forest Hill

Under 19s: Sam Newcombe, Berwick White

Women’s

Premier Division: Holly Cullen, Vermont

Division 1: Isabelle Pollock (Park Orchards) and Julia Baker (The Basin)

Division 2: Felicity Neligan, Kilsyth

Division 3: Hailee Stokes, Croydon North-MLOC

Park Orchards’ Izzy Pollock. Picture: Supplied

Netball

Premier Division: Haley O’Shea and Lauren Woodgate, Boronia Hawks

Division 1: Emily Salmon, East Ringwood Black

Division 2: Chloe Morgan (Croydon North-MLOC) and Paris Hastings (Scoresby Magpies Black)

Division 3: Ruby Egan, Park Orchards Blue

Division 4: Madison Hume, Park Orchards Black

Division 5: Ashlea Clausen, Coldstream Red

Division 6: Carly Hewett, Glen Waverley Hawks Yellow

Division 7: Kirsty Andrews, Montrose Heat

ESSENDON DISTRICT

Premier Division (Reynolds Medal): Nick Meese, Aberfeldie

The VFL star made an instant impact in his return to local football, claiming the Essendon District league’s top honour ahead of Maribrynong Park’s Tom Baravi. Meese needed three votes in the final game of the season to claim a thrilling count. Baravi polled one vote in the final game to finish on 13 votes but was dramatically overtaken as Meese was named best-on-ground to jump to 14 votes.

Nick Meese was a dominant force at local level this year after making the move from the VFL. Picture: Hamish Blair

Division 1 (Hutchison Medal): Nikola Hrkac (Airport West)

Division 2: Bevan Newell (Moonee Valley)

Premier Division Reserves (Coleman Medal): Noah Smallcombe (Strathmore)

Division 1 Reserves (Watson Medal): Daniel Kavanagh (Rupertswood)

Division 2 Reserves: Troy Schimmelbusch (Oak Park) & Eli Lovell (Moonee Valley)

Premier Division Under-18.5 (Thompson Medal): Daniel Ruscigno (Keilor) and Jamie Hinton (Aberfeldie)

Division 1 Under-18.5 (Fraser Medal): James Elarmaly (Hillside) and Ethan James Caffari (Taylors Lakes)

Division 2 Under-18.5s: Taj McCartney (Oak Park)

Premier Division Women’s: Emily Paterno (Hillside) & Gemma Wright (Westmeadows)

Division 1 Women’s: Clara Toperosa (Strathmore)

Division 2 Women’s: Georgia Marsland (Moonee Valley)

Women’s Under-18.5s: Tahlia Read (Maribyrnong Park)

Men’s Thirds: Sean Morrow (Hillside), Jayden Rojas (Keilor) and Alex Koeleman (Hillside)

Gemma Wright (Westmeadows) and Emily Paterno (Hillside) shared the top honour in the EDFL’s Premier women’s. Pictures: Jamie Morey

GEELONG

Seniors: Harry Benson, St Mary’s

The star onballer was dominant throughout the season, averaging 33.5 disposals and polling 26 of a possible 33 votes. Benson finished nine votes clear of St Joseph’s midfielder Jordan Keras in the count.

Reserves: Jarred Jans and Lachlan Devine, St Joseph’s

Netball

A Grade: Kaitlyn Sheringham, Bell Park and Victoria Honner, St Joseph‘s

B Grade: Tania Du Plessis, St Mary’s and Jorden Gavin, South Barwon

C Grade: Sarah Hungerford, St Joseph’s

D Grade: Clare Hovey, St Mary’s

E Grade: Charlotte West, St Mary’s

Harry Benson on the go for St Mary’s.

GIPPSLAND

Seniors: Shannen Lange, Sale

It was a triumphant return to the Magpies for former Port Melbourne VFL star Lange as he polled 14 votes to see off Warragul’s Sam Whibley and Leongatha’s Tom Marriott by two. Ex-Essendon VFL captain Aaron Heppell (Leongatha), another former VFL player in Alex Carr (Maffra), Collingwood premiership player Jack Blair (Wonthaggi) and Blair’s brother Jarryd (Wonthaggi) were equal third on 11.

Shannen Lange celebrates a goal for Port. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge

Reserves: Ben Batalha, Maffra

Thirds: Zac Carlson, Morwell

Fourths: James Lewis, Wonthaggi

Netball

A grade: Nicola Marriott, Leongatha, Christie Hillberg, Warragul

B grade: Milly Murphy, Morwell

C grade: Brooke Anderson, Maffra

17 and Under: Chelsea Allman, Maffra

15 and Under: Matilda Prendergast, Maffra

13 and Under: Mia Ballinger, Sale; Lara Cocksedge, Leongatha; Mica Nightingale, Traralgon

GOLDEN RIVERS

Seniors: Matt Quigley, Nullawil

Quigley dominated the Golden Rivers league to win the EG Hunt Medal 14 votes clear of his nearest rival.

Reserves: Will Auldist, Hay

Under 17.5: Toby Whinfield

Netball

A Grade: Kalinda Stanton, Murrabit

B Grade: Ella Sheahan, Nullawil

B Reserve: Kellie McKenzie, Ultima

17 and Under: Ella Shehan, Nullawil

14 and Under: Montana Kelly, Nullawil

GOULBURN VALLEY

Seniors: Jack O’Sullivan, Seymour

O’Sullivan had an outstanding first season with the Lions to finish seven votes ahead of his nearest challenger, Kyabram’s Zac Keogh

Reserves: Ben Kennedy, Tatura and Sean Dillon, Kyabram

Under 18s: Brady Simpson, Echuca

Under 16s: Coby James, Mooroopna

Netball

A Grade: Jessie Barnes, Shepparton United

B Grade: Greta Pearson, Echuca

B Reserve: Charlotte Keady, Shepparton United

17 and Under: Hannah Onley, Shepparton United

15 and Under: Mackenzie Dwyer, Shepparton

It’s back-to-back medal wins for Shep United’s Jessie Barnes. Picture: Supplied

HAMPDEN

Seniors: Jett Bermingham, North Warrnambool

Still a teenager, Bermingham took the competition by storm to become the youngest Maskell Medal winner in recent memory and the third for his club.

Reserves: James North, Koroit

Under 18.5: Mojwok Akoch, South Warrnambool

Under 16: Darcy Campbell, Portland

Under 14: Talor Byrne

Netball

Open: Alexandra O’Connor, South Warrnambool

Division 1: Sarah Tunstall, Portland

Division 2: Aleisha Mugavin, Koroit

Division 3: Caitlin Bain, Koroit

Under 17: Tahini Porter, North Warrnambool

Under 17 Reserves: Holly Fowler, Terang Mortlake

Under 15: Matilda Darcy, Cobden

Under 15 Reserves: Maggie Johnstone, Warrnambool

Under 13: Piper Stephens, Camperdown

Under 13 Reserves: Mia Compton, Cobden

North Warrnambool’s Jett Bermingham. Picture: The Standard

HEATHCOTE DISTRICT

Seniors: Tyler Phillips, Lockington Bamawm United

Phillips enjoyed a standout season for the unbeaten Cats to finish one vote ahead of former AFL player Sam Kerridge, who coached White Hills.

Reserves: Jackson Hufer, Mount Pleasant

Under 18: Victor Butler, Heathcote

Netball

A Grade: Brooke Bolton, Heathcote

A Reserve: Sophie Alford, North Bendigo

B Grade: Kealy Tupper, Mount Pleasant

B Reserve: Madison Cliff, Elmore

Under 17: Maddison Elliott, Leitchville Gunbower

Under 15: Remy Cowan, Elmore

Brooke Bolton in action for Heathcote. Picture: Heathcote FNC

HORSHAM AND DISTRICT

Seniors: Scott Carey, Swifts

Carey was a standout for Swifts throughout the season on his way to the Dellar Medal.

Reserves: Adam Leslie, Swifts

Under 17s: Connor Weidemann, Rupanyup

Under 14s: Monty Wynne, Laharum

Netball

A Grade: Olivia Jones, Lahrum

B Grade: Kaleisha McKerron, Harrow Balmoral

C Grade: Lisa Fulton, Kalkee

C Reserve: Breanna Stonehouse, Noradjuha Quantong

Under 17: Tahlia Thompson, Pimpinio

Under 15: Adelle Weidemann, Rupanyup

Under 13: Isla Hiscock, Noradjuha Quantong

KYABRAM DISTRICT

Seniors: Thomas Davies, Lancaster

Davies took home the McNamara Medal after an outstanding season for the Wombats. He will now take over the senior coaching role in 2022.

Reserves: Michael Amadei, Tallygaroopna

Under 18s: Dakota Pellegrino, Longwood

Netball

A Grade: Holly Butler, Girgarre

B Grade: Maddy Steel, Stanhope

C Grade: Michaela Fisher, Stanhope

Under 17: Ebonie Kaifa, Rushworth

Under 15: Tiffany Bourke, Avenel and Josh Francis, Rushworth

Under 13: Daija Lavea, Murchison-Toolamba

LODDON VALLEY

Seniors: Harry Whittle, Newbridge

Whittle took home the Harding Medal with 15 votes including three best on ground displays.

Reserves: Thomas Harrington, Maiden Gully YCW

Under 18s: Stephen Dowling, Maiden Gully YCW

Netball

A Grade: Laura Hicks, Mitiamo

B Grade: Jasmine Daly, Newbridge

C Grade: Rochelle Davey, Newbridge

C Reserve: Grace Pigdon, Maiden Gully YCW

Under 17: Georgia Mangan, Calivil United

Under 15: Abbi Wells, Bridgewater and Daisy Stringer, Bridgewater

Newbridge’s Harry Whittle was crowned the Loddon Valley league’s senior men’s champ. Picture: Bendigo Advertiser

MARYBOROUGH CASTLEMAINE DISTRICT

Seniors: Tommy Horne, Maldon

The highly talented onballer won the Berry Powell medal three votes ahead of Trentham’s Joel Dovaston after crossing from the Central Highlands league.

Reserves: Lachlan Pryor, Lexton

Under 17s: Hude McGuire, Talbot

Under 14.5s: Nedd Bennett, Lexton

Under 11.5s: Freddy Davis, Avoca, Harvey Rumpff, Carisbrook and Danny Sutton, Trentham.

Netball

A Grade: Rachel Phelan, Lexton

B Grade: Kirby Postle, Avoca

C Grade: Suzie Rinaldi, Harcourt

Under 17: Megan Wilson, Newstead

Under 15: Abbey Sealey, Talbot

Under 13: Tegan McKay, Harcourt

Under 11: Louella Roche, Talbot and Mia Schodde, Dunnolly

MORNINGTON PENINSULA NEPEAN

Division 1 (EV Shade Medal): Khan Haretuku, Frankston Bombers

Former VFL star Haretuku polled 17 votes after dominating all year up forward and in the ruck.

MVP: Dale Marshall, Rosebud, and Alex Harnett, Frankston Bombers

Reserves: Matthew Bullock, Mt Eliza

Under 19: Jet Peckett, Bonbeach

Division 2 (George Osbourne Medal): Todd Gardiner, Chelsea

That’s two Osbourne medals for the star Seagull, who polled 22 votes after featuring in Chelsea’s best players in almost every game.

MVP: Damian Rayson, Seaford

Reserves: Stuart Cunningham, Devon Meadows, and Julian Mamanu, Karingal

Under 19: Mandrez Manu, Seaford

Netball:

A Grade: Georgia Vines, Red Hill

B Grade: Danielle Kamana, Pines

C Grade: Nyaguay Muon, Pines

D Grade: Rebecca Uccello, Frankston Bombers

17 & Under: Ebony Sherar, Rosebud

MVP: Sharni Lambden, Rosebud

NORTHERN

Division 1 (Rosbrook Medal): Lachlan Wilson (Heidelberg) – 17 votes

A final-round best-on-ground performance saw Wilson jump ahead of an ineligible Jesse Tardio to claim the NFL Division 1 league medal for the first time. Wilson earned votes in seven of 11 matches, adjudged best-on-ground four times, to clinch a Heidelberg quinella as teammate Matt Smith took the Coaches’ MVP. Tardio had led basically all night but missed the last two games due to suspension.

Wilson earned votes in seven of 11 matches. Picture: George Salpigtidis

Division 2: Tom Keys (Lower Plenty)

Division 3: Chris Ryall (Kilmore)

Division 1 Reserves: Nicholas McColl (Bundoora)

Division 2 Reserves: Luke Deslandes (Lower Plenty) & Noah Stanley (St Mary’s)

Division 3 Reserves: Michael Arcus (Mernda) & Alexander Vasilevski (Kilmore)

Division 1 Under-19s: Christian Roberts (Montmorency)

Division 2 Under-19s: Cooper Bugeja (North Heidelberg)

Division 3 Under-19s: Domenic Di Giandomenico (Bundoora)

Division 1 Women’s: Shae Audley (Diamond Creek Women’s)

Division 2 Women’s: Maree Stephenson (Wallan)

Division 3 Women’s: Natalie Todaro (Mernda)

Netball

Section 1: Stacey Gannon (Diamond Creek 1)

The Creekers champion claimed the NFNL’s league medal for the third consecutive season and her fifth B & F 11 years after her first. Gannon has been named the competition’s top player in 2010, 2012, 2018 and now 2021 and shows no sign of slowing down. She triumphed by two votes over North Heidelberg 3 pair Georgia Alexander and Alexis Lieschke.

Three in a row for Creekers champion Stacey Gannon. Picture: Northern FNL

Section 2: Chelsea Jones (North Heidelberg 5)

Section 3: Caitlin Ryan (Panton Hill 1)

Section 4: Dakota Blade (Ivanhoe 3)

Section 5: Kendra Vann (Hurstbridge 1)

Section 6: Emma Sargeant (Diamond Creek 5)

Section 7: Taylah Simpson (Watsonia 2)

Section 8: Khala Angelkoski (Lalor 4)

Section 9: Emma Hyatt (South Morang 1)

Section 10: Ella Stoward (Kilmore 5)

Section 11: Renee Utting (West Ivanhoe 1)

Section 12: Dominique Tepu (Epping 4)

Section 13: Rebecca Dighton (Heat 5)

NORTH CENTRAL

Seniors: Jordan Hargreaves, Wedderburn

The Redbacks star was named the best player in the competition after polling 16 votes in a shortened season.

Reserves: Jack Ryan, Birchip Watchem

Under 16s: Thomas Cox, Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers

Netball

A Grade: Claudia Griffiths, Donald

B Grade: Megan Bruns, Charlton

C Grade: Chelsea Leeder, Donald

16A: Annie Perryman, Boort,

16B: Carissa Haw and Jessica Minogue, Boort

NORTH GIPPSLAND

Seniors: Ricky Cochrane, Traralgon Tyers United

The TTU topliner picked up 11 votes, including three on the last card counted, to nose

out four players on nine: Woodside duo Cameron Whiteoak and Josh Kennedy, Yallourn Yallourn North’s Jai Massese and Churchill’s Jake Roe Dugan.

Reserves: Daniel Potts, Yallourn Yallourn North

Thirds: Jacob Williams, Traralgon Tyers United

Netball

A Grade: Tiffany Boatman, Glengarry, and Holly Johnston, Woodside

B Grade: Erin Campbell, Cowwarr

C Grade: Millicent Riseley, Heyfield

D Grade: Kirralee Carstairs, Sale City

17 and Under: Meg Findlay, Yallourn Yallourn North

15 and Under: Jemma Birss, Heyfield).

OMEO DISTRICT

Seniors: Nathan Pollard, Lindenow South (15 votes)

Under 16: William Cook, Omeo-Benambra (16)

Netball

17 and Under: Hannah Calvert, Bruthen; Kate Edwards, Buchan; Emma Reid , Swifts Creek (16)

B Grade: Jasmaine Baxter-Saunders, Lindenow South (14)

A Grade: Alana Jones, Buchan, (13)

RIDDELL DISTRICT

Seniors (Bowen Medal): Ricky Schraven (Wallan)

Schraven’s best season since returning to the Magpies full-time from VFL club Coburg. The star midfielder picked up two votes in the final round to claim his first Bowen Medal by just one vote ahead of ineligible Romsey pair Aaron Paterson and Nathan Hoy. It was Wallan’s second win in three seasons following Jesse Davies victory in 2018.

It came down to the wire in the top-flight Riddell comp with Ricky Schraven crowned the winner. Photo: Hamish Blair

Reserves: Finn Urie (Woodend-Hesket)

Under 19.5: Justin Tenaglia (Diggers Rest)

Netball

A Grade (Ryan Medal): Megan Grbac (Woodend-Hesket)

The Hawks gun created history when she became the first Woodend-Hesket netballer to claim the RDFNL’s Ryan Medal. In a huge night for Woodend-Hesket, teammate Hayley Rogers finished second and coach Carly Arkinstall was named Coach of the Year.

B Grade: Rebecca Morabito (Melton Centrals)

C Grade: Tayla Mazzarella (Riddell)

Under 19s: Madison Brown (Riddell)

SOUTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

Division 1 men’s: Chris Horton-Milne, Dingley

Classy left-footer Horton-Milne left Dingley on a league-medal high, collecting 17 votes to defeat Port Melbourne Colts champion Kwame McHarg by one. St Kilda City spearhead Aaron Edwards was third with 13 votes. Horton-Milne is returning to Eastern league club Noble Park after an honour-filled few seasons with the Dingoes.

Chris Horton-Milne departs Dingley on a high.

Division 2 men’s: Matt Wetering, Springvale Districts

That’s successive league medals for the powerhouse forward as he weighs up offers from VFL clubs. Wetering polled 18 votes to defeat top East Brighton Vampire Kai Love-Linay by three.

Division 3 men’s: Danny Brewster, Narre South Saints

Brewster has played a lot of good football over the years and he gave the Saints their first SFNL best and fairest in their first year of the competition. Brewster polled 21 votes, nine more than the four players who finished equal second: Clayton pair Chris Morrison and Byron Hoe and Ashwood duo George Lithotomos and Patrick Carroll.

Division 4 men’s: Rohan Bleeker and Alex Wilson, Carrum Patterson Lakes

Lions coach Bleeker shared the award with his teammate Wilson, both earning 14 votes in a dominant season for the club.

Division 1 reserves: Benjamin Smith, Port Melbourne Colts (18)

Division 2 reserves: Cameron Gates, Chelsea Heights (18)

Division 3 reserves: Alex Jong, Ashwood (13)

Division 4 reserves: Joshua Howe, Frankston Dolphins (10)

Thirds: Sam Frawley, Sandown (18)

Under 19 Division 1: Joshua O’Neill, Dingley (14)

Under 19 Division 2: Daniel Porter, Bentleigh Blue (12)

Under 19 Division 2: Tysen Nguyen, Murrumbeena (12)

Women’s Division 1: Shaneece Stratton, Lyndale (16)

Women’s Division 2: Eden Tone, Casey Thunder (15)

SOUTH EASTERN WOMEN’S

Premier: Sarah Fraser Jones, Seaford 15 votes

Division 2: Coranda Kinnaird Harris, Karingal 15 votes

Division 3: Dianne King, Red Hill 12 votes

Sarah Fraser-Jones in action for Seaford. Picture: Valeriu Campan

SOUTH WEST

Seniors: Jayden Polaski, Dartmoor

Polaski was a convincing winner of the league’s best and fairest as he finished seven votes clear of his nearest rival.

Netball

A Grade: Marni Luhrs, Cavendish

A Reserve: Karla Wilson, Tyrendarra

VAFA

Premier men’s: Marcus Stavrou, Old Xaverians.

The ace midfielder and Xavs captain polled 14 votes, including three in the final round, to nose out Collegians’ Dave Mirra (13) and Old Melburnians’ Gus Borthwick (12). It was a thrilling count, with three lead changes in the final round. Stavrous, a former TAC Cup and VFL player, also won his club best and fairest.

Xavs skipper Marcus Stavrou. Photo: Ari Hatzis

Premier B men’s: Brede Seccull, Old Haileybury and Lewis Diggins, Beaumaris

Former Sandringham VFL captain and best and fairest Seccull and young Beauie talent Diggins shared the medal with 17 votes. They were its first dual winners since Robert Lawson (Fawkner) and Lincoln Burns (Banyule) in 1993.

Premier C men’s: Macgregor Cameron, Monash Blues

The Blues ruckman, set to play in the VFL in 2022, bolted it in, jagging 23 votes from his 10 matches.

Premier women’s: Irena Malliaras, Caulfield Grammarians (16 votes)

Premier B women’s: Ainslee Elliot, Monash Blues (14 votes).

Premier C women’s: Adele Kerley, Mazenod, and Madeleine Tilley, St Bede’s Mentone Tigers (14)

Division 1 men’s: Riley Verbi, Old Camberwell (23)

Division 2 men’s: Wayne Schultz, Ivanhoe AFC (15)

Division 3 men’s: Justin Raiti, Hawthorn AFC (20)

Division 4 men’s: Dylan Jones, Elsternwick AFC (21)

Division 1 women’s: Clare Fernandes, Whitefriars (24)

Division 2 women’s: Charlotte Ferrier, Old Melburnians (15)

Division 3 women’s: Madison Lister, Glen Eira (18)

Division 4 women’s: Johannah Griffin, Albert Park, and Emily Rayment, Parkside (18)

U19s

Premier: Harrison Bell and Daniel Tuddenham, Old Xaverians

The Xavs teammates shared the award with 16 votes.

Division 1: David Goodman, St Bede’s Mentone Tigers, and Sean Welsford, Mazenod (11)

Division 2: Lucas Perry, Marcellin (20)

Division 3: Austin Parker, Old Mentonians (12)

Division 4: Angus Ross, Brunswick FC (12)

U23s: Angus McQuie, St Kevin’s OB

Irena Malliaras of Caulfield Grammarians won the VAFA Premier women’s medal with 16 votes. Picture: Supplied

WARRNAMBOOL AND DISTRICT

Seniors: Scott Carlin, Nirranda

The former VFL midfielder was a standout for the Blues, who finished 2021 undefeated. With 24 votes, Carlin finished six votes ahead of his nearest challenger.

Reserves: Matthew Harkin, Kolora Noorat

Under 18: Cooper Day, Allansford

Under 15: Darcy Vick, Kolora Noorat

Netball

A Grade: Stephanie Townsend, Nirranda

A Reserve: Stacy Mills, Allansford

B Grade: Tahlia Coates, Nirranda

Under 17: Charlotte Van Der Starre, Russells Creek

Under 15: Frankie Butters, Old Collegians

Under 13: Ivy Jane Richardson, South Rovers

WEST GIPPSLAND

Premier: Cameron Pedersen, Phillip Island

Pedersen, who played 80 AFL games for North Melbourne and Melbourne, continued his domination of the competition — he’s now won two consecutive Breheny Medals as the best player in senior football.

Reserves: Ben Miller, Kooweerup

Thirds: Douth Jock, Cora Lynn

Fourths: Ben Tenace-Greenall, Garfield

Netball

A Grade: Kimberley Hillberg

B Grade: Amy Hodge

C Grade: Abby Morgan

D Grade: Esther Allan

17 and Under: Sienna Green

15 and under: Lily Coco Mewett

13 and Under: Kira Wilson

11 and Under: Torah Boyd Metselaar

WESTERN BORDER

A Grade: Clinton Gallio, Millicent

Gallio enjoyed a triumphant season for the premiers to finish two votes ahead of his teammate Jacob Carger.

Reserves: Luke Foran, South Gambier

Under 18s: Josh Werchon, Millicent

Under 16s: Eli Redman, Millicent

Under 14s: Kobe Gibson, Millicent

WESTERN REGION

Division 1 (Barry Priest Medal): Stephen Brewer, Caroline Springs

The 37-year-old again tore it up for the Lakers in his second season in the comp. The decorated former state leaguer polled 16 votes to pip Deer Park big man Scott Greenhough (14 votes), with a three-vote haul in the second-last round sealing the deal. The Barry Priest Medal win adds to a football CV bursting with individual and team accolades. He’ll be 38 by the time next season rolls around, but he’s showing no signs of slowing down.

Brewer enjoyed another dominant year for the Lakers. Picture: Local Legends Photography

Reserves: Ryan Kitchen, Hoppers Crossing

Under-18s: Brock Spiteri, Werribee Districts

Division 2 (Alan Smith Medal): Shaun Campbell, Parkside

The sharpshooting mid snagged the medal with 20 votes, four ahead of North Footscray’s Adam Petridis. He was a boom recruit for the Magpies this season – highlighted by a monster 10-goal performance from the midfield early to put the competition on notice, after spending 2019 with Melton in the Ballarat league. Also took out the Central Highlands league best and fairest playing for Ballan in 2015.

Reserves: Tristan Pearce, Point Cook Centrals

Under 18: Kai Logan, Point Cook

Division 3 (Ron & Thelma Angwin Medal): John Tomelty, Wyndham Suns

The forward’s 11 votes for the Division 3 medal edged out a field of three locked on nine votes, with Aidan O’Rafferty (Braybrook), Bobby Saric (Albanvale) and Justin Zahra (Sunshine Heights) tying for second.

Tomelty played a key role in the Wyndham Suns’ minor premiership this season. He was prolific in attack, kicking 16 majors from 10 matches to be named at centre half-forward in the Division 3 team of the year.

Reserves: Dane Thomas, Albanvale

Women’s

Division 1: Kymberly Bays, Point Cook

Division 2: Chloe Muus, Wyndhamvale

Under-18.5: Sierra Grieves, Yarraville Seddon Eagles/Flemington Juniors

Netball

Division 1: Emma Vitalone (Braybrook Whitten) & Hayley Cran (Spotswood Gold)

Division 2: Jane Goodier (Point Cook Red)

Division 3: Alana Toka (Braybrook John)

Division 4: Emily Rose Gelletly (Glen Orden First National Hawks)

Spotswood Gold’s Hayley Cran tied for the WRFL Division 1 top honour with Braybrook Whitten’s Emma Vitalone

WIMMERA

Seniors: Kieran Delahunty, Minyip Murtoa

Delahunty, who is a ruckman who can drift forward, comfortably took home the Wimmera league medal by six votes. He regularly kicked multiple goals and appeared in his side’s better players.

Reserves: Timothy Wade, Horsham Demons

Under 17s: Oscar Gawith, Minyip Murtoa and Sonny Kettle, Ararat

Under 14s: Wilbur Shea, Ararat

Netball

A Grade: Jodie Hayes, Southern Mallee Giants

B Grade: Abbey Greig, Dimboola

C Grade: Tracey Dark, Stawell

C Reserve: Jessie Cowen, Stawell

Under 17: Molly Orr, Stawell

Under 15: Charlie Inkster, Warrack Eagles and Eva Manserra, Horsham Demons

Under 13: Sophie Hutton, Stawell