2021 Sports Awards
2021 Sports Awards
2021 Frenchville Sports Club Sports Awards
Given the current government restrictions on licensed venues and to ensure as many people as possible can join in on the celebration, this year’s Sports Awards event was held virtually.
Congratulations to all nominees and winners.
CLICK HERE to view the 2021 Frenchville Sports Club Sports Awards.
Capricorn RSL Sub Branch Junior Referee / Umpire Encouragement Award
Commencing in 2009 this award is provided to encourage and enthuse young people to become involved in officiating in their favourite sport.
Winner: Holly Graham (Frenchville Netball)
Nominees:
- Holly Graham
- Curtis Glanville
- Oliver Burkhardt
- Taylah Vidler
- Sam Loughnan
Noel Ash Trophy for Most Improved Player
Noel was a long standing Board member and Frenchville Sports Club Chairman for many years. He was involved in a number of sports with his wife Fae and sons David and Paul.
Winner: Jackson Poustie (Frenchville Scorpions Softball)
Nominees:
- Katie Jaggers
- Lachlan Sisley
- Hamish Vanderwolf
- Connor Jacobs
- Kate Greany
- Jackson Poustie
- Di Pettett
- Summer Laurie
Brian and Merril Smith Trophy for Junior Team of the Year
After Brian's passing, Merril continues the long term commitment that both she and Brian had to the Club in encouraging and supporting many junior sports people in a range of sports.
Winner: Frenchville Cobras (Netball)
Nominees:
- Rockwheelers Junior State Championship Team
- Frenchville Roos Under 16’s Boomers
- Frenchville Cobras - Netball
- Frenchville Scorpions Inferno Under 16’s
Black Family Trophy for Senior Team of the Year
The Black family have been involved in Frenchville sport from day one of the club, 74 years ago, which is longer than many of our lives so far. We are honoured to have Mrs Merle Black as our current patron.
Winner: Falcons A Grade Cricket
Nominees:
- Rovers Hockey Mens Div 2 Team
- Frenchville Rockwheelers Seniors Team
- Falcons Cricket A-Grade Mens Team
- Frenchville Netball Dinosaurs (Senior B Res)
- Frenchville Foxes (C Ladies Softball)
Merv Walker Memorial Trophy for Coach of the Year
Merv was a former president and patron of the club. He was heavily involved in the funding arrangements to finance the first licensed clubrooms here in the late 60s and early 70s. Merv was involved in the legendary bottle drives that saw semi-trailer loads of bottles trucked to Bundaberg every couple of weeks - a great club supporter and a true gentleman.
Winner: Matthew Harrison (Frenchville Scorpions Softball)
Nominees:
- Sam O’Brien
- Rachael Duncan
- Mathew Wust
- Matthew Harrison
Maree Wahlin Trophy for Most Valuable Player
Maree was involved with sport at the club for many years and was also a director on the board. She donated this trophy to honour players who may or may not be a “star” player. Every team needs players who are reliable, enthusiastic and perform week in and week out to get the job done.
Winner: Joe McGahan (Frenchville Falcons Cricket)
Nominees:
- Nathan Moffat
- Ryan Hawken
- Leon Christensen
- Joe McGahan
- Adam Schreiweis
- Aimee Watson
- Tauri Chapman
- Chad Charlesworth
Duncan Stewart Memorial Trophy for Club Person of the Year
This award was named after Duncan in 1999. He was a cricket tragic who was heavily involved in junior cricket within our club and Rockhampton cricket. Duncan, as his name suggests, fell in love with the game in Victoria after emigrating from Scotland.
Winner: Mark Brown (Frenchville Pioneers Rugby Union)
Nominees:
- Jason Swanson
- Mark Brown
- Maree Barnes
- Ben Lodewikus
- Lynette Foster
- Sam Chew
- Michael Schneider
- Elizabeth Smith
The final two awards are named after Francis and Jessie Brady. Francis Brady was the Club’s first treasurer in 1954 and Jessie was the first female appointed as a Director (a position she held for 30 years). They both promoted junior sports with the vision that a strong junior base would provide players for the senior teams.
Francis and Jessie Brady Trophy for Junior Sports Person of the Year
Winner: Blake Gillett (Frenchville Scorpions Softball)
Nominees:
- Blake Gillett
- Lilly Chopping
- Dominic Kalquist
- Mitchell Kuhl
- Will Barwick
- Brianna Bloomfield
- Sonny Davis
- Tyler Weltzer
Francis and Jessie Brady Trophy for Senior Sports Person of the Year
Winner: Dylan Robinson (Frenchville Rockwheelers Wheelchair Basketball)
Nominees:
- Nickolas Crouch
- Dylan Robinson
- Jessica Moffat
- Joe McGahan
- Tim Zimitat
- Akaysha Muggeridge
- Aailyah Brown