Hampden league’s top 30 players for 2021 revealed
The Hampden league’s top players of 2021 are a mix of experienced stars and young guns keen to stamp their authority on the competition. See the top 30.
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Despite the struggles of another stop-start season, the Hampden league has again produced top tier footy in 2021.
Perennial big-guns Koroit and North Warrnambool have been the frontrunners as the league welcomed an influx of former AFL and VFL talent, complemented by the rise of several youngsters making their mark at senior level.
We have a look at 30 of the players who have been among their team’s standouts this year.
Shannon Beks (South Warrnambool)
A little bit subdued in 2021, the forward’s best return was a bag of six against Port Fairy. On his day he is a matchwinner.
Mitchell Bidmade (Warrnambool)
Bidmade has been consistent throughout the season earning selection in the best in all but one of the Blues’ games.
Jett Bermingham (North Warrnambool)
One of the stars of the competition, Bermingham has almost been unstoppable in some of his performances this season.
Levi Dare (Hamilton Kangaroos)
The three-time Maskell Medallist was among Hamilton’s best in four out of his seven games in 2021, before the ruckman parted ways with the club to join Alvie in the Colac league.
Sam Dobson (Koroit)
The premiership forward just keeps producing for the top-of-the-ladder Saints, having kicked 47 goals for the season.
Judah Dundon (Camperdown)
Former NAB League talent Dundon has been a standout in his first season with the Magpies having been named in the best on six occasions.
Sam Gordon (Camperdown)
The former Geelong Falcon has been worth every cent in returning to the Magpies as he leads the competition goalkicking charts with 50.
Ricky Henderson (South Warrnambool)
A boom recruit for the Roosters in 2021, the former Hawthorn and Adelaide defender/utility has slotted in well in his first season in the Hampden league.
Liam Hoy (Koroit)
The Ron Hoy Medallist from the 2018 grand final, Hoy continues to be one of the most influential onballers in the league.
Daniel Jackson (Portland)
Portland’s skipper has had another consistent year in the midfield. Has been among his team’s best in eight matches.
Sam James (North Warrnambool)
A Vic Country representative in 2018, James continues to be one of his side’s most important players as they dream of a premiership.
Toby Jennings (Portland)
The former Greater Western Victoria Rebels product has been in Portland’s best in six games as the youngster continues to impress.
Dion Johnstone (North Warrnambool)
The former Melbourne midfielder has been sensational since returning to his home club with 10 goals from his nine games.
Will Kain (Terang Mortlake)
The key forward has been Terang Mortlake’s best three times and is third on the league goalkicking table with 31 majors for the season.
Ben Malcolm (Portland)
The former Hampden interleague ruckman has been a dominating force in 2021, named Portland’s best in four outings.
Mark Marriott (Cobden)
The Bombers big man has been a revelation since arriving at the club, impressing with his work aerially and on the ground.
Fraser Marris (South Warrnambool)
He’s only played two games for the Roosters this year (including a best-on-ground performance) but that’s only because of his commitments to the Greater Western Rebels and even a game for Sydney’s VFL side in 2021. A midfield jet.
Tim McIntyre (Koroit)
The two-time premiership player returned to the Saints from Barwon Heads and hasn’t missed a beat. Booted 23 goals in 2021.
Dallas Mooney (Koroit)
The 200-game defender just keeps on keeping on for Koroit, being named in the best players six times in 2021.
Clem Nagorcka (Koroit)
The young midfielder has produced a stellar season after the teenager broke into the senior team in 2019. Named in the best five times.
Dylan Parish (North Warrnambool)
Unfortunately the former Eagles’ best and fairest winner has been limited to just four games this season but when he has played he has shown plenty of positive signs.
Jason Robinson (Camperdown)
The 2019 club best and fairest remains one of the Magpies important players and could play an important role in a potential premiership pursuit.
Shane Savage (Port Fairy)
The AFL premiership player has played a key role for Port Fairy who has just one win to its name. Savage has been named in the best seven times.
Patrick Smith (Cobden)
Smith has enjoyed a strong season to this point which has included four best on ground displays.
Cameron Spence (Camperdown)
After returning from the NEAFL, Spence has been brilliant and will go down as one of the recruits of the season.
Austin Steere (Warrnambool)
Steere has taken his game to another level in 2021 after what was an impressive 2019. He has 16 goals from 10 games including two best on ground displays.
Jye Turland (Warrnambool)
The 2019 league best and fairest has again been sensational this season with impressive displays on a weekly basis.
Lachlan Waddell (Hamilton Kangaroos)
The former Port Melbourne VFL premiership player joined Hamilton this season and has been in their best six times.
Matthew Wines (North Warrnambool)
The experienced Wines has been in strong form throughout the season despite the continued interruptions caused by the Covid pandemic.
Liam Youl (South Warrnambool)
Three best-on-ground performances in 2021 for the Roosters utility, who took on a leadership role as co-captain in 2020 after returning from a stint in the VFL with North Ballarat.
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