Bardon Latrobe hosted our inaugural Junior Presentation event at our clubhouse to present player and team awards to our junior cohort.
President Samuel Irvine Casey gave a short address and thanked the players and parents for all their hard work this season.
Registrar and Vice President (Juniors) Phil Cowlishaw was the designated MC for the evening. The club would like to thank Phil for all the work he has put into the Junior side of the club this season.
Club Awards
Phil Cowlishaw presented the club awards
The winner of the Junior Player of the Year Award was Elliott Gillman. Elliott is a phenomenal midfielder and played an integral part in the success of the Under 15 Division 1 side this season. He is an excellent player both on and off the ball and is a natural leader. In addition to his contributions to the Under 15s, Elliott also played a couple of games with the Under 18 Division 2 side and scored one of the goals of their season against Annerley.
The winner of the Junior Golden Boot was Ethan Elix. New to the club this season, Ethan is a prolific striker and scored 22 goals for the Under 15 Division 1 side across the season. Ethan also played up for the Under 18s and also trained with the Under 23s throughout the year.
The winner of the Junior Golden Gloves was Lewis Mather. A cut above this season, Lewis was a wall in front of goal and kept 8 clean sheets across the season.
Team Awards
Under 13 Division 4 awards were presented by Coach Ian ‘Flair’ Missingham
Players’ Player: Kai Robinson
Golden Boot: Lewis Ransley
Best and Fairest: Gus Abbott
Kai Robinson – Players’ Player 
Lewis Ransley – Golden Boot 
Gus Abbott – Best and Fairest
The team was always celebrated for winning the Grand Final
Under 13 Division 1 awards were presented by Coach Mark Keane
Most Improved: Otis Chapman
Thunder Needs Lightning: Reilly Keane
Coach’s Player: Harry Coulter
Players’ Player: Joe Hall
Otis Chapman – Most Improved 
Harry Coulter – Coach’s Player 
Reilly Keane – Thunder Needs Lightning 
Joe Hall – Players’ Player
Under 14 Division 3 awards were presented by Coach Oliver Braben
Most Improved: Will Moore
Golden Boot: Jack Braben
Player of the Year: Ned Murray
Will Moore – Most Improved 
Jack Braben – Golden Boot 
Player of the Year – Ned Murray
Under 14 Girls Division awards were presented by Coach Gareth Forde
Best Winger: Isabella Chaseling
Best All Round Player: Zali Shepherd
Best Effort and Commitment: Eden Vann
Isabella Chaseling – Best Winger 
Zali Shepherd – Best All Round Player 
Eden Vann – Best Effort and Commitment
Under 15 Division 1 awards were presented by Coach David Gillman
Players’ Player: Brody McLeod
Coach’s Player: Ethan Elix
Team Values: Magnus Wechsel
Ethan Elix – Coach’s Player 
Magnus Wechsel – Team Values
Under 18 Division 2 awards were presented by Coach Steve Box
Players’ Player: Matthew Nisbett
Coach’s Award: Ted Barron
Most Improved: Nick Maguire
Matthew Nisbett – Players’ Player 
Ted Barron – Coach’s Award 
Nick Maguire – Most Improved
The Under 18s were also celebrated for winning the Premiership. The club would also like to thank departing coach Steve Box for all his hard work at the club over the past three seasons and wish him the best for the future.
