Congratulations to Poowong midfield-forward Jack Hazendonk who won the 2019 Alf Walton medal for the EDFL senior best and fairest which was held at the Royal Hotel in Drouin on Monday night.
It was his second Alf Walton medal after having tied with Longwarry centreman Russell Lehman last year. He polled 29 votes to be three votes clear of Lehman this year. Nyora on baller Brad Arnold came in third with 25 votes. The 24 year old Hazendonk polled in 12 games and was awarded BOG eight times. He was recruited from Devon Meadows in 2017 and has now played 58 matches for the Magpies. Hazendonk is highly regarded by all clubs for his unflinching desire, ability to escape opponents and this season also showed an appetite for goals kicking 42 in the home and away season.
SENIOR LEADERBOARD
Jack Hazendonk Poowong 29
Russell Lehman Longwarry 26
Brad Arnold Nyora 25
Paul Pattison Catani 21
Frank D’Agostino Ellinbank 19
Matthew Gray Buln Buln 18
Trent Baker Nilma Darnum 18
The Gerard Heenan medallist for EDFL 2019 Reserves best and fairest was won by Nyora utility Travis Stewart. He polled in 12 games and finished with 27 votes – three clear of the fast finishing Brody Hamilton from Longwarry who polled 10 votes from round 14 onwards.
RESERVES LEADERBOARD
Travis Stewart Nyora 27
Brody Hamilton Longwarry 24
Jayson Barwick Ellinbank 20
Ryan Wouters Longwarry 16
Ashley Scott Ellinbank 16
Reece Attenborough Poowong 13
Corey Boulton Lang Lang 12
OTHER AWARD WINNERS
The other award winners to be presented with their respective medals and trophies on the night were:
PARKLEA MOST DISCIPLINED CLUB AWARD – Longwarry
LANG LANG GOLF CLUB MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD – Paul Pattison (Catani)
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD – Ellinbank
ARTHUR POLLARD AWARD for Junior that polls most senior votes – Jai Newcombe (Poowong)
Congratulations also to current league executive Stephen Pratt who was awarded EDFL life membership. He was presented with his membership badge by President Roger Gwynne and his good friend and 2003 EDFL life member Michael Masterson spoke about his extensive contribution towards the league over four decades in a myriad of roles.
Last Modified on 10/09/2019 09:54
