Recently appointed as playing coach for next season, Nathan Blair has captured Romsey’s senior best and fairest football award for 2024.
Captain for the past five years, Blair had an extremely consistent season with the Redbacks, as did runner-up Corey Pertzel, with experienced campaigner Matt Burkett third.
Charlie Jedwab was most improved, and Chris Petroro took out the coaches award.
Romsey held its end of season presentation night at the Old Gaol Cafe in Kilmore.
Other best and fairest football winners were:
Reserves — Aaron Flavel, from Mitchell Adamson and Aaron Paterson.
Under 19.5s — Dylan Kenyon, from Charlie Beer and Marcus Tucker.
Women — Elise Putyra, from Sacchis Grigg and Laura Lonegan.
NETBALL BEST
Amy Miles, continuing to build on her fine talents, was the Redbacks’ A-grade netball best, ahead of Laura Neo.
The coaches award went to Emma Grech, with Josie Lepore the riding star winner.
Danni Davidson was best in B-grade, ahead of Maddison Thompson, with Charli Taylor the rising star.
Amy Webbb capped off a fine season with the top C-grade award, ahead of Emily Newnham. Kobe Rademaker received the coaches award.
In D-grade, Danielle Butterley was best, from Rachel Frost, with Emily Muir the rising star.
CLUB AWARDS
Rising gun — Liam Muir.
Leading goalkicker — Nathan Hoy.
Leading goalshooter — Maddison Thompson.
Netball service award — Leigh Miles.
President’s award — Melinda Skinner and Maryanne Blair.
Volunteer award — Melissa Award.
Cheryl Wright Award — Jo-Ann Carroll and Martin Storey.
Life members — Wayne Milburn and Alois Auer Senior.
