Seniors Jim Sullivan Award
Equal 1st Place: Jacob King & Alister Neville
2nd Place: Paul Shelton
3rd Place: Eric Kuret
Reserves
Equal 1st Place: Sean Bourke & Andrew Scott Gill
Equal 2nd Place: Todd Burley, Andrew John Gill & Natale Caruso
Best First Year Player Brad Nimmo Award
Winner: Jacob King
Voted
by the Coaches, the Best First Year player must be in his first season
of football with the Coburg Football Club to be eligible to win. The
Best First Year player award is named after Coburg Legend Brad Nimmo,
who was named Captain playing at Centre Half Back in the Coburg Team of
the Century. Brad played 154 games for Coburg & captained the club
from 1987-91. Brad was premiership Captain in 88-89 and is one of only
two living past players to have played in three premierships, 1979, 88
and 89.
Vince Taranto Achievement Award
Winner: Shaun Huy
The
Vince Taranto Achievement Award is awarded to the player who through
hard work and dedication his achievements in 2006 season were beyond
the expectations of the coaching panel. Vince Taranto played 208 games
for Coburg (2nd highest games played) and is a back to back premiership
player for Coburg in '88-'89. The recipient of this award has
demonstrated great strength of character, commitment, work ethic and
achieved a level of performance critical to the success of the team.
Most Courageous Player Geoff Angwin Memorial Award
Winner: Travis Ronaldson
As
the name suggests the Most Courageous award is awarded to the player
who consistently demonstrates unquestionable courage on the football
field. This award is named after the late Geoff Angwin, who in the
words of Brad Nimmo," only knew how to play one way, with courage and
unquestioned persistency". Geoff Angwin played 76 games for Coburg
between 87- 92 and was Premiership player in 88-89.
The Most Improved Player
Winner: Luke McGuane
This
award is presented to the player who over the season has demonstrated
to the coaches the work ethic and commitment required to succeed. The
recipient of this award through their actions has demonstrated a high
level of improvement in their game to a point where they have become of
key part of the future of the team.
The Coaches Awards
Seniors Winner: Travis Jorgensen
Reserves Winner: Robert Young
This
is awarded to the player who, in the eyes of the Coaching Staff has
demonstrated a high capacity to work hard on their game, has
consistently trained and played at a professional level, has proven
themselves to be a team player at all times, and in spite of adversity,
has never waivered in their commitment to the club and their goal of
playing the best football they can.
The Trainers Award
Winner: Alister Neville
Nominated
by the trainers, this award is presented to the player who has shown
dedication and professionalism in his preparation during training and
on match days. The trainers acknowledge the players attitude and
ability to communicate appropriately with staff and his appreciation of
treatment and advice given by the trainers and medical team.
The Best Club Person The Graham Douglas Award
Winner: Kerri Marshall
This
award is presented to the person who has demonstrated a tireless
dedication and commitment to the ongoing success of the Coburg Football
Club on and off the field. All members of the playing group, general
committee, volunteers and board are eligible to for this award. Voted
by the coaches, committee and board, the award is named after Graham
Douglas who in his lifelong association with Coburg has filled most
positions and epitomized the values of this award. Graham is a past
President of Coburg, Coburg Life Member and Life Member of the VFA/VFL.
Lloyd Moss Award
Winner: Alan Walsh
In
2003 the Coburg Football Club lost one of its favourite sons, Lloyd
Moss, a past Vice President, Life Member and a man who was unwaivering
in his dedication to the Coburg Football Club. In order to recogonise
those who, in the same vein as Lloyd, have tirelessly volunteered their
time and contributed significantly toward the ongoing survival of the
Club, we dedicate an award in Lloyd's honour.
The recipient of the
award must have shown outstanding voluntary commitment to the Coburg
Football Club during the current year or over a period of time.
The
award is voted upon at the AGM by the Committee and Members of the
Club. Although the Committee will call for nominations once a year, the
award will only be given if the nominee fulfils the criteria.
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