If the 2022 M-League awards are anything to go by, football is in tip top shape in Macarthur.
The awards were held last night at Wests Leagues Leumeah in a packed 500-seat auditorium.
And as if any evidence was needed that the M-League is a tough competition, several award winners hobbled on to the stage with the aid of crutches or with arms in slings.
The women’s award winners got some of the biggest cheers in a further sign that their popularity is continuing to grow.
None got a bigger cheer than the joint winners of the women’s first grade player of the year award, Camden Tigers stars Dana Buttigieg and Tenealle Hay.
Hay, who as most local football fans would know knows how to find the back of the net, also took out the golden boot award for most goals.
She found the back of the net no fewer than 32 times and rightly received a massive cheer when her name was called out for the first grade women’s award.
A stack of VIPs were on hand to present the awards, from local sport administrators to state and federal politicians and mayors and councillors.
Macarthur Football Association chairman Darcy Lound made an impressive speech welcoming everyone, setting the scene for a great celebration of football in Macarthur. General manager Salv Carmusciano closed proceedings.
The winners were:
Player of the Year – U21 Colts
In third place, on 25 votes Joseph Patten, Mt Annan Mustangs SC
In second place, on 30 votes and finishing strongly was Jake Miller, Harrington United.
The winner, on 32 votes, from the Narellan Rangers SC, Brody Lound.
Reserve Grade
In equal second, on 11 votes each, Robert Turner, Gunners SC and Nathan Scott, Eschol Park SC.
On 12 votes and joint winners of the Reserves Grade Player of the Year award, Lachlan Marsh, Oran Park Rovers FC and Heath Sheppard, Narellan Rangers SC.
Men’s First Grade
In third place, on 15 votes, Hayden Dalmazio, Eschol Park SC
In second place, on 16 votes, from the Camden Tigers, Harry Davies
The winner, on 22 votes, from the Oran Park Rovers FC, Dean Lockhart.
Women’s First Grade
In equal third place, on 18 votes, Ina Miloseska from Liverpool City Robins and Aurmina Shaba from Sporting Rovers
In equal second place, on 21 votes, Jasmyn Windsor from AC United and Kelly Wilson from the Tahmoor Taipans
Joint winners, on 27 votes, both from the Camden Tigers, Dana Buttigieg and Tenealle Hay.
Deploy Football Golden Boot
U21 Colts:
Joint winners: Hayden Keith, Gunners SC and Joseph Patten, Mt Annan Mustangs SC (15 goals)
Men’s Reserves Grade:
Vince Cosentino, Narellan Rangers SC (21 goals)
Women’s First Grade:
Tenealle Hay, Camden Tigers FC (32 goals)
Men’s First Grade:
Winner: Matthew Wallace, Gunners SC (26 Goals)
Marsdens Law Group Fair Play Award
U21 Colts: Camden Tigers FC
Men’s Reserves: Narellan Rangers SC
Women’s First Grade: Harrington United
Men’s First Grade: Camden Tigers FC
Referee of the Year
U21 Coltsr: Jarryd Daniels
Men’s Reserves Grade: Lewis Hudson
Women’s First Grade: Stephen Ellsmore
Men’s First Grade: Doug Brennan
Coach of the year:
U21 Colts: Jarrod Stewart, Eschol Park FC
Men’s First Grade and Men’s Reserves Grade: Scott McKechnie, Narellan Rangers SC
Women’s First Grade: Axel Friedrich, Tahmoor Taipans
Goalkeeper of the year:
U21 Colts: Andrew Griffiths, Narellan Rangers SC
Men’s Reserves Grade: Nathan Beks, Oran Park Rovers FC
Women’s First Grade: Monique Jackson, Tahmoor Taipans
Men’s First Grade: Rob Caldicott, Narellan Rangers SC
Player’s Player Award
U21 Colts: Noureddine Bahamad, Camden Tigers FC
Men’s Reserves Grade Player’s Player: Cort Langford, Narellan Rangers SC
Women’s First Grade Player’s Player: Caitlin Orridge, Narellan Rangers SC
Men’s First Grade Player’s Player: Liam Ross, Narellan Rangers SC
Men’s Team of the Year
1. Andrew Griffiths, Narellan Rangers SC U21 Colts
2. Hayden Dalmazio, Eschol Park FC, Men’s First Grade
3. Alexander Steedman, Camden Tigers, Men’s Reserves Grade
4. Ben Ingerson, Narellan Rangers SC, Men’s First Grade
5. Mitchell Williams, Gunners SC, Men’s Reserves Grade
6. Brody Lound, Narellan Rangers SC, U21 Colts
7. Dean Lockhart, Oran Park Rovers FC, Men’s First Grade
8. David Mcavoy, Gunners SC, Men’s First Grade
9. Jake Miller, Harrington United, U21 Colts
10. Matthew Wallace, Gunners SC, Men’s First Grade
11. Joseph Patten, Mt Annan Mustangs SC, U21 Colts
Women’s Team of the Year
1. Monique Jackson, Tahmoor Taipans
2. Hanne Sorensen, Liverpool City Robins
3. Tiana Mobbs, Narellan Rangers SC
4. Kelly Wilson, Tahmoor Taipans
5. Brooke Hankin, Liverpool City Robins
6. Stephanie Haim, Oran Park Rovers FC
7. Aurmina Shaba, Sporting Rovers FC
8. Tenealle Hay, Camden Tigers FC
9. Rebecca Brierley, Tahmoor Taipans
10. Taylor Johnston, Narellan Rangers SC
11. Dana Buttigieg, Camden Tigers FC
Club Championship – Narellan Rangers
