ON Sunday afternoon, the Mansfield Eagles Football Netball club awards presentation and barbeque was held at the Eagles’ nest. Players, coaches, family and friends flocked together to celebrate the 2024 season donning the blue and gold. Ray Robinson commenced the presentation with a short speech about the club’s history. "This year marks the 146th anniversary of the Eagles’ vote count," he said. Then the netball presentations got underway starting with the U15s through to the U17s, B reserves, B grade and A grade. The A grade netball runner up best and fairest went to Nelle Cousins and Darcy Croxford-Demassi took home best and fairest. Coach Alex Ball said she is a workhorse on the court and is very strong in Wing Defence. Darcy said she has played for the Eagles since she was in the u17s. “It feels like my home," she said. "I was away a few years, and since I’ve come back it has been great. “Thank you to all the people behind the scenes, we wouldn’t be the club that we are without them. “A grade girls - such a great season, many more wins than previous seasons which has been incredible. "Thank you to all of the sponsors for the support and mum and dad who are always there every week, which is amazing. "Love you guys so much.” Senior football coach Jack Hutchins said it was a great season of football. Despite some injuries and suspensions, the Eagles maintained a team of 14 players across the whole season. “This is pretty unheard of and can only be taken as a positive,” he said. The senior football best and fairest runner ups were Jayden Howes and Billy Hogan. Best and fairest went to Brett Mahoney for a fantastic year of football. “He relinquished some leadership title roles in the last couple of years and handed these roles over to our young leaders, allowing him to focus on his role in the team,” Jack said. “He has taken his game to a whole new level; he epitomises a true professional in a sense of what he does to stay fit. “He is someone that I’ve always looked up to in my career and it’s a true delight to give him this award.” Netball Winners 15 and Under Netball: Coach – Leonie Berry • Captain – Eva Clydesdale • Co Captain medallions – Harper Smith • Best in Finals – Ellie Marks • Most Improved – Kiara Brackman • Coaches Award – Charlee Brtherton • Runner up Best and Fairest – Leah Storer • Best and Fairest – Eva Clydesdale 17 and Under Netball: Coach – Robbie Robinson and Sharna Byrne • Captain – Emma Witkiss (not present) • Co Captain medallions – Remy Stevenson and Jaspa Robinson • Most Improved – Brianna Weight • Coaches Award – Ava Mahoney • Runner up Best and Fairest – Remy Stevenson • Best and Fairest – Jaspa Robinson 18s Football: Coach – Dave Holliday • Leading Goal Kicker – Adam Storer • Coaches Award – Mitch Pentony • Most Consistent – Jack Marks • Most Determined – Will Friday • Runner up Best and Fairest – Riley Hall • Best and Fairest – Patrick Buchanan B Reserve Netball: Coach – Bianna Kelly • Coaches Award – Tiarne Paterson • Runner up Best and Fairest – Annie Edwards • Best and Fairest – Leonie Berry B Grade Netball: Coach – Simone Dolling • Coaches Award- Isabelle Edwards • Runner up Best and Fairest - Isabelle Edwards • Best and Fairest – Jamie Davis A Grade Netball: Coach – Alex Ball • Coaches Award – Molly Rekers • Runner up Best and Fairest – Nelle Cousins • Best and Fairest – Darcy Croxford - Demasi Netballer of the Year – Molly Rekers Football Winners Reserves Football: Coach – Jimmy Herridge • Leading Goal Kicker – Mitch Rekers • Coaches Award – Ferg Schier • Most Consistent – Dave Holliday • Most Determined – Gus Van der Hayden • Runner up Best and Fairest – Sean Purcell and Billy Dunstan • Best and Fairest – Tom Sheahan Senior Football: Coach – Jack Hutchins • Leading Goal Kicker – Billy Hogan • Coaches Award – Cody George • Best First Year Player – Riley Northcott • Most Consistent – Ben Les • Runner up Best and Fairest – Joyden Howes and Billy Hogan • Best and Fairest – Brett Maho
