“The best Club ever!” That’s how newly anointed Life Member, Ken Marsh, described Fassifern Junior Rugby League Football Club.
Mr Marsh, along with Jason Miles and Shane Gillett were awarded Life Memberships at the Club’s recent Trophy Presentation Dinner.
Held at the Aratula Sports Complex, the dinner celebrated the end of the season for players from Under 13s to Under 17s.
Club President, Tim Ryall, described the season as “very positive in the face of trying times”.
Even though the club did not participate in the 2020 season, the players and supporters have returned with enthusiasm this year.
The 2021 season saw the Club again boasting a new record of player registrations.
The president put this continued growth down to the continued efforts of the whole committee and particularly thanked Vice President Robin Gilloway for his efforts within the local community encouraging new players to the game of Rugby League.
He also acknowledged a closer relationship with the Fassifern Senior Rugby League Club, which will provide a pathway for juniors into senior football in years to come.
Former League Manager of Rugby League Ipswich and current League Manager of Rugby League Gold Coast, Brendon Lindsay attended the Trophy Presentation Dinner and spoke positively of the local Club’s growth and progressive record of player retention.
Trophy recipients on the night were as follows:
Major Club Trophies
President’s Award: Lachlan Schumacher
Coaching Director’s Award: Blake Lutter
Most Outstanding Club Player: Tyson Gilloway
Under 13s
Best and Fairest: Alex Wilson
Coach’s Award: Zavier Holdorf
Player’s Player: Beau McLaurin
Under 14s
Best and Fairest: Jack Frederickson
Coach’s Award: Zeke Blanch
Player’s Player: Archer Hall
Under 15s
Best and Fairest: Phillip Merlehan
Coach’s Award: Quinten Nuhn
Player’s Player: Travis Southey
Under 16s
Best and Fairest: Rhys Stephan
Coach’s Award: Ben Nicola
Under 17s
Best and Fairest: Harry Ryall
Coach’s Award: Hayden Lower
Player’s Player: Basil Spillman
The Club’s Junior Referees were also acknowledged for their contribution to the Club.
Trophies were presented to the following: Jakobi Warner, Rhyse Dowden, Michealie Warner, Seth Blanch, Kaden Herrmann and Lachlan Schumacher.
