Last night, the Gippsland League celebrated a stellar season at their annual presentation night, hosted at the Moe Racing Club. The event brought together players, coaches, and officials for an evening dedicated to recognising the achievements of the past year. Awards were handed out in several categories, highlighting standout performances and contributions across the league.
Best and Fairests:
Seniors: Riley Baldi (Moe)
A Grade: April Bethune (Drouin)
Reserves: Chris Laverty (Sale)
B Grade: Kate Sperling (Leongatha)
C Grade: Jessica Murray (Drouin)
Under 18s: Elliot Stables (Maffra)
Under 16s: Leo Stephenson (Maffra) & Blair Roscoe (Traralgon)
17 & Under: Lara Gill (Leongatha) & Mahli Stothers (Sale)
15 & Under: Virginia Daley (Moe) & Olivia Pearson (Bairnsdale)
13 & Under: Haper de Dios (Moe)
Leading Goalkickers:
Seniors: Brayden McCarrey (Bairnsdale)
Reserves: Flynn Materia (Leongatha)
Thirds: Mitchell Crotatto (Leongatha) & Keenan Boi (Warragul)
Fourths: Jaxon Brouwers (Wonthaggi)
Shooting Stars:
A Grade: Emma Ryde (Warragul)
B Grade: Zoe Ryde (Warragul)
C Grade: Jacinta Tipping (Morwell)
17 & Under: Audrey McGannon (Leongatha)
15 & Under: Ava Langley (Bairnsdale)
Volunteers of the Year:
Bairnsdale: Les Knight
Drouin: Ruby Pritchett
Leongatha: Chris & Kasie Rump
Moe: Brian Walsh
Morwell: Kane Barlow
Sale: Tassie Deacon
Traralgon: Natalie Jaensch
Warragul: Natasha Kittely
Wonthaggi: Jemma Gilmour
Rookie of the Year
Football Nominees
Ashton Wright (Maffra)
Riley Senini (Warragul)
Seb Amoroso (Drouin)
Tom Stern (Warragul)
Lane Ward (Warragul)
Winner: Jett Killoran (Maffra)
Netball Nominees
Charlize Traumanis (Drouin)
Kate Van Der Voort (Sale)
Matilda Pendergast (Maffra)
Sienna Wynd (Maffra)
Winner: Grace Van Tilburg (Traralgon)
Most Valuable Player:
Football: Shannen Lange (Sale)
Netball Alana McRae (Wonthaggi)
Most Discipline Club: Leongatha Football Netball Club
Club Championship: Traralgon Football Netball Club
