Inverell Saints led the way this season, showing true grit all the way and getting Inverell noticed in the region as a force to be reckoned with.
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It was the first year for the women’s team, but there were no teething problems as they performed brilliantly.
Now a fantastic season has come to an end and the Inverell Saints gave themselves a well-deserved pat on the back during awards night at the Inverell RSM Club.
PRESIDENT NIGHT AWARDS WINNERS
The Inverell Saints can stand proud after a successful season with many of the players recognised as being among the region's best.
Senior’s Kyle Marchant
Women’s Tara Lightfoot
Juniors Scott Thomas
Seaton Tollis Award: Lachlan White
Clubman of the Year Award: Jo & Jon Cox
Coaches Award: Will Mclachlan
Player of the Finals: Camden Sparke-Gaukroger/Josh Desborough
Most Improved: Josh Desborough
Kevin Pay Medallist Best & Fairest winner: Lachlan Martin
Women’s Awards
Coaches Award: Kaitlin Beveridge
Players Player Award: Georgia Strang
Player of the Finals Award: Kyla Hamilton
Runner Up Award: Kyla Hamilton
Best & Fairest Winner: Georgia Strang
Senior’s Awards
Senior’s Coaches Award: Beau Coles
Players Player Award: Ben Ellis
Most Consistent Award: Ben Ellis
Player of the Finals Award: Kieran Te Velde
Runner Up Award: Hayden Chappel
Dick Gleeson Medallist Best & Fairest Winner: Sam Kimmince
What’s next?
After a great season, the players will wind down and try other sports. Many are bound to feel a little blue.
The women are heading to Coffs Harbour for a few more adrenaline-charged moments playing Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.
Some will bide their time playing other sports or apply for the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) honing in on their skills until the first week of April 2018 stronger than ever before.