Chris Febvre • September 6, 2022
NEBFFL 2022 Premiers & Season Awards
NEBFFL 2022 Premiers & Season Awards
AFL North East Border and the Female Football League are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Premiers and season awards.
Premiers
Open Women’s Lavington defeated Raiders 16-7 – Full B&F Votes
U17 Lavington defeated Raiders 35-14 – Full B&F Votes
U14 Lavington defeated Raiders 41-2 – Full B&F Votes
The league’s traditional presentation event was held at the Commercial Club Albury on Friday 26th August. We were pleased to welcome members from all clubs to the event to celebrate the 2022 season and recognise the achievements of all clubs, and congratulate all of the award winners for their excellent effort this season.
U14
Best and Fairest – Constance Dodd, Wodonga Raiders 22 votes
Equal Runner Up – Chelsea Hopwood, Thurgoona Bulldogs 21 votes
Equal Runner Up – Charlie Gibson, Lavington 21 votes
Leading goal kicker – Sarsha McElhinney Wodonga Raiders 39 goals
U17
Best and Fairest – Ava Loughnan, Murray Felines 30 votes
Runner Up – Ellie Hall, Thurgoona Bulldogs 22 votes
Leading goal kicker – Georgia Thomas, Murray Felines 28 goals
Open Women’s
Best and Fairest – Mikaela Trethowan, Wangaratta Rovers 19 votes
Runner Up – Maddison Gissing, Wodonga Raiders 17 votes
Leading goal kicker – Kaylea Kobzan, Lavington Panthers 22 goals
2024 saw the launch of the AFL North East Border Volunteer Recognition Program, proudly supported by one of our long standing partners, APCO! The program recognised 20 volunteers across the region each week throughout the footy season and will do the same once again in 2025. The categories include - Club Volunteer Umpire/Club Umpire Junior/Youth Coach Auskick Coordinator/Volunteer Clubs are welcome to nominate one of their hard working volunteers throughout the year, and if they are selected they will receive a $50 APCO voucher to use in an APCO store near you. Nominations can be submitted by clicking on the following link - VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NOMINATION FORM
Two local football netball clubs are set to receive a funding boost to upgrade their lighting infrastructure through the Country Football Netball funding program! The Milawa Football Netball Club who compete in the Ovens & King FNL and Barnawartha Football Netball Club competing in the Tallangatta & District Football League will both receive funding through the Country Football Netball Program which through a partnership between the Victorian Government, AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria aims to support county football and netball clubs infrastructure improvements and developments. A total of 7 clubs across Victoria received funding in this round, and with two clubs successful in the North East it is a great outcome for football in the region and both clubs should be congratulated for the work they have put in to be successful! We look forward to seeing these projects come to life! For more information on the program and other success applicants please click here - https://play.afl/victoria/news/funding-boost-country-football-facilities?fbclid=IwY2xjawIx1hdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYxTMXDPhmQhLOMmUjo6YAkpXU-dFqKLUzVdYIegdiFK2xGe-yf-PgwBiA_aem_EdgEJ5XDtkeJH8VGU35rfA
2025 saw AFLNEB host there now annual Club Development Day which had a focus on upskilling those who are hands on during game days throughout the season! With over 45 attendees participating in three dynamic workshops - - Club Umpire Session, - Coaching Masterclass Session, and - Building Stronger Clubs Workshop - Our Community Club Leaders and dedicated Volunteers are now equipped with the resources and skills to tackle the upcoming season! Additionally, more than 25 Sports Trainers benefited from the Level 1 Sports Trainer Course, enhancing their expertise and readiness. Massive thank you to La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga for hosting us at their amazing campus! We wish all the clubs the best for the upcoming season and look forward to further supporting them with additional sessions throughout the year!
