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Sale United presents award winners following short season

JACOB Richardson took out Sale United Football Club’s best-and-fairest for season 2021. The former National Premier League player polled 44 votes to win ahead of dual runners-up, Nathi Khamchom and Richard Kessling, on 22 votes each. Richardson, who is also club captain, had a productive year, winning the senior team golden boot trophy as well as being awarded the club’s goal of the year for his free kick against East Gippsland United back in April. The shot was taken from 50 yards out and perfectly placed into the top right-hand corner leaving the goalkeeper stranded in his spot. What made it extra special was that he called it before taking the kick and then it spurred the team on. Hollie Ryan made it back-to-back women’s bestand-fairest titles after receiving 16 votes. Lemoni Japhary was runner-up for the third consecutive season, polling 13 votes — demonstrating how consistently strong these two players are. Ryan scored 24 goals this year and as well as winning the women’s team golden boot award, she was also the Latrobe Valley Soccer League’s leading scorer when the season was cut short. Jade Duve received the Ben Piefke Award for most determined player out of all the senior playing group of men and women. The pint size rocket’s display of strength and grit on the field is impressive and she possesses an ability and skill to beat players double her size. The John Errol Flynn Sportsmanship Trophy was won by Riley Macreadie, who played with honour and integrity and has an excellent attitude admired by all at the club. Cooper Coleman was the recipient of the men’s rising star award. The 15-year-old has first class skills and put in excellent performances which cemented himself a solid place in the senior teams starting line-up. Ryan won the women’s rising star award for the second time. At just 17-years old, Ryan, is a huge asset to the womens team where she displays confidence, strength, great skill and an inspiring goal scoring ability. The goalkeeper of the year trophy went to Cooper Kelly-Williams for his consistency, self-motivation and determination. He has improved immensely throughout the season which saw him progress through the ranks. For their ongoing dedication to and work at the club throughout another COVID-disrupted year, the president’s award was won jointly by Laurel and Cameron Irvine. Along with her usual club duties, Laurel has worked hard as the league representative. Cameron continues to put countless volunteer hours into the club and is at the forefront of all new projects. Anouk Meereboer was a standout choice for the club person of the year, as she brings a great deal of skill and knowledge as player and coach. She has committed a large amount of time coaching across many teams from juniors through to seniors and is an advocate for female football and has a passion to see the club excel. The players’ player trophy is a highly sought-after award, as all players put forward their votes as to who is their best player. The men’s award was won convincingly by Jacob Richardson who polled 42 votes. Solomon Nash was runner-up on 28, with Richard Kessling 26, Alan Harris 21, Cooper Kelly-Williams 20, Tom Breakspear 11, Brandon Saunders 11, David Durning 11, Richard Kemp 11 and Jacob Godde rounding out the top 10 on eight votes. Courtney Quadrell had a great season and received the womens players player trophy on 29 votes. Anouk Meereboer 18, Lemoni Japhary 15, Hollie Ryan 12 and Laurel Irvine 11 made the top five. Other awards winners were Jacob Godde (most improved player overall, men’s), Camille Japhart (most improved player overall, women’s), Kieran Horgan (reserves best-and-fairest), Tom Hughes and Jacob Godde (reserves runner up best-andfairest), Nick Bartlett (coach’s award), Kieran Horgan (golden boot), Cameron Rule (second division best-and-fairest), Luke Williams (runner up best-and-fairest second division, golden boot), and Will Coleman (coaches award),.

Above left: Sale United Football Club senior best-and-fairest winner Jacob Richardson.

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Above: Hollie Ryan capped off a great season, winning the Sale United women’s best-and-

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Left: Camille Japhary and Jacob Godde were recognised as most improved players for Sale United in women’s and men’s respectively.

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Touch football is back for summer

SALE Touch Football resumed last Wednesday night in a social round, with all players pleased to be back following a forced break because of COVID. Eight teams competed in a friendly round. Unfortunately, light rain fell for the entire round, however this did not dampen the players enthusiasm. Phoenix was undermanned when it took on Nagle, and the final score really did not indicate the spirit in which the game was played. Sammy Churches and Jack Neal each made five tries for the visitors. Mason Annear, Oscar Crunden-Smith and Kyle Grummisch each made one. Kate Laskowski had a great game scoring two tries. Lexi Laskowski and Carl Muir each made one. Longford Trailer Hire and Pink Panthers played an even contest, with the Trailers running out winners with five tries to four. Seven players made one try with Albert Van de Vyver the only player to make two tries. Players were keen to be back — none more so than Longford Trailer’s Brodie Towers, Jack Neesham and the Hinchcliffe family in Kye, Michael and Ryder. The Pink Panthers were very competitive and like all teams were lacking match fitness. Longford Trailer Hire scorers were Peter Hall, Kye and Ryder Hinchcliffe, Rhiannon Massey and Brodie Towers. Albert Van de Vyver made two tries for the Panthers. Brock Dyke and King each made one. Porky’s and the Mustangs also played in an even

Touch football is on once again at Stephenson Park.

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contest, with each team only managing two tries each. Corey Siebel led the Mustangs, however his efforts were not enough to get his team over the line. Porky’s look good, and with the return of Anthea Todd, they should be a formidable combination when touch season returns in the new year. Clint Freebody and Emily McGovern each made one try for the Mustangs while the versatile Leigh Morley and Kyan Ropeti made one try for Porky’s. Kyan landed heavily following a solid accidental knock from an opposition player and had to helped from the field. In the other match-up, the Drop Kicks took on the Maffra Vets (veterinarians, not oldies, and the new kids on the block). The Drop Kicks have shown experienced game skills, while the Vets are only too keen to learn. The Vets’ and the Drop Kicks’ leaders are Tanya Lowe and Aysia Tepatu respectively. Joshua Broome was the only scorer for the Vets, while Tawh Ashby and Andrew Campbell each made two tries for the Drop Kicks. Lish Kingi, TJ Sturmey and Siarah Poropat each made one. This was Poropat’s first game. Tomorrow night at 6.30pm, Nagle plays the Drop Kicks (referee Pink Panthers) and Maffra Vets play Mustangs (referee Longford Trailer Hire). At 7.20pm, Pink Panthers play Phoenix (referee Nagle) and Porky’s play Longford Trailer Hire (referee Mustangs). Individual players or teams are invited to come along for a run at Stephenson Park from 6.30pm.

On the links

Sale

November 6, mens stableford: A Grade: winner M Hurst 39, runner-up R Donaldson 38; B Grade: winner W Brownlee 41, runner-up N Horner 40; C Grade: winner H Krusic 43, runner-up F Johns 40. DTL: R Burns 39, R Humphrey 39, J Hudson 38, R Shalley 38, J Collins 38, R Gough 37, C Rintoul 37, M Jones 37, D Benson 36, J Wake 36, N Khanchur 36. NTP: 3rd D Nelison, 6th B Croaker, 14th D Wright. Ladies stableford: Winner K Mianze 17, runner-up M Johns 22. NTP: 3rd J Cashman, 14th V McNaughton. Maffra

November 4, ladies results: A Grade: J Vardy 69, B Grade: F Moulton 72; monthly medal: J Vardy 69, J Murray 72, C Cameron 73, C Lovi 73, R Walker 74, C Munday 74. Heyfield

October 30, men's monthly medal: A Grade: T Missen 75, runner-up J Turner 77, B Grade: S Pedley 70, runner-up M Moore 73, C Grade: P Coleman 78, runner-up B McIlfatrick 78; DTL: M Hill 75, B Parker 78, J Sherrin 78; NTP: 3rd G Krutli, 11th B Scott, 18th B Parker, 15th (target hole) G Krutli. Bridge results

Sale Bridge Club

Monday, November 1: 1 D Braham, L Thomson 2. M Smiths, M Zarb 3. A Hensen, N Jones. Tuesday, November 2 (Online): H and R Gault. Wednesday, November 3: 1 D Hudson, G Campbell, 2 M Castle, D Love 3. L Bjorksten, L Nedelko. Those interested in playing bridge are encouraged to find the club at the Masonic Hall, 5-7 Marilyn Way, Sale. For further information phone 0408 783 500.