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Chris Febvre • December 6, 2021
TDFL Barton Medal & 2021 Season Awards
TDFL Barton Medal & 2021 Season Awards
The Tallangatta & District Football league held their Barton Medal presentation night on Monday 15th November 2021. Traditionally, the Barton Medal awards night is held on the Monday night after the completion of round 18, typically mid-August with a crowd of over 400 hundred footballers, netballers, club volunteers, umpires, club members and guests in attendance.
With the 2021 TDFL season concluded after Round 11, and no finals series played due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions in place for community sport, it was a huge relief and with a great deal of satisfaction that the TDFL Executive were able to schedule and hold the Barton Medal. The COVID-19 restrictions relaxed enough to have a double vaccinated crowd of 120 attendees, who enjoyed dinner and the Barton Medal night vote counts and award presentations in the auditorium of the Commercial Club Albury. As is the tradition of the Barton Medal.
With a limited crowd able to attend, the TDFL Executive arranged a live stream of the entire night which was viewed online by those unable to attend in person.
TDFL 2021 Best & Fairest award night winners
Dunn’s Twin City Cranes Seniors Minor Premier Plaque
Yackandandah FNC
Barton Medal
Winner: Michael Rampal, Thurgoona FC, 15 votes
Joint Runners up: Scott Spencer, Tallangatta FC and Joshua Kable, Dederang Mount Beauty FC, 14 votes each
Dunn’s Cranes Player of the Year
Winner: Josh Garland, Yackandandah FC, 54 votes
Runner Up: Campbell Fendyk, Beechworth FC, 53 votes
Leading Goal Kicker – Seniors
Mark Doolan, Chiltern FC, 45 goals
Cadmac Reserves Minor Premiers Plaque
Kiewa Sandy Creek FNC
Cadmac Reserves Best & Fairest Medal
Winner: Murray Price, Chiltern FC, 13 votes
Joint Runners Up: Joshua Bankes, Yackandandah FC and Bradley Chant, Barnawartha FC, 9 votes each
Leading Goal Kicker - Reserves
Timothy Phegan, Thurgoona FC, 47 goals
La Trobe University Under 17’s Minor Premiers Plaque
Barnawartha FNC
La Trobe University Under 17’s Best & Fairest Medal
Winner: Jim Lawson, Yackandandah FC, 18 votes
Joint Runners Up: Cohen Trujillo, Barnawartha FC and Samuel Edmondson, Rutherglen FC, 14 votes each
Leading Goal Kicker - Under 17’s
Beau Butters, Barnawartha FC, 71 goals
T&J Roofing Under 14’s Minor Premiers Plaque
Thurgoona FNC
T&J Roofing Under 14’s Best & Fairest Medal
Winner: Cody Spencer, Thurgoona FC, 20 votes
Runner Up: Rory Beattie, Rutherglen FC, 19 votes
Leading Goal Kicker - Under 14’s
Luke Nicholson, Rutherglen FC, 40 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!
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