Seymour's season celebrated

The Seymour Football Netball Club held its Presentation Night at Kings Park on Thursday September 28, celebrating the achievements of players and volunteers across the course of the 2023 Goulburn Valley League (GVL) season.


The Lions finished second in the GVL club championship award as a result of all five senior netball and football sides playing finals. GVL Board Chair Jacqui Hudgson and League Operations Manager Jo Spencer were in attendance alongside Tatura’s Elsie Boyer to present the 2023 Wellman Medal to Sarah Szczykulski.


Club President Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated players for their on-field achievements during the season.


“We had a really great season across all grades and while we didn’t bring home any premierships, everyone involved at the club should be immensely proud of their efforts,” Mr O’Sullivan said.


“There are some really talented young players coming up through both the football and netball and we can’t wait to watch their progress over the coming years.


“It’s also a fantastic achievement to have the Morrison Medal for the third year in a row and the Wellman Medal being bestowed on some of our club’s champions.


“On behalf of the club, I would like to thank the GVL, Tatura and Elsie Boyer in particular for not only their attendance on Thursday night but the professional manner in which they have all conducted themselves over the past week.”


Mr O’Sullivan also thanked volunteers who make every training session, matchday and season possible.


“While we are incredibly proud of our players, in many ways presentation night is also about the amazing volunteers who keep our club running,” Mr O’Sullivan said.


“We were fortunate enough to induct two qualified life members in Sarah Brown and Dylan Scopel as well as Doug McLarty for his selfless service over decades to the club. Doug is incredibly deserving of this honour and we can’t thank him enough for everything he has done for the Lions.


“We are lucky to have a great team behind the scenes that put in countless hours to allow our players to enjoy their games and keep the club running smoothly.


“Presentation night puts a bit of a full stop on the 2023 season but preparations are well underway for next year. We can’t wait to get back into things and achieve even more together in 2024.”


A full list of award winners can be found below.

 

Club Awards

Trainer’s Award – Jonty Mann

Netball Appreciation Award – Kylie Wilson

Lenny Brown Best Netball Club Person Award – Veronica Hager

Lions Pride – Iresh Don

Best Club Person – Ben Davey

Eamonn O’Connor Award – Huw Jones

Life Memberships

Sarah Brown (250 SFNC Netball Games)

Dylan Scopel (200 SFNC Senior Games)

Doug McLarty


Leading Goal Kickers

U18s – Ollie Munro (18 Goals)

Reserves – Ben Tarran (43 Goals)

Seniors – Riley Mason (34 Goals)

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