At a glittering event last Friday night attended by more than 100 people, Gridiron Victoria acknowledged the outstanding individual efforts this season with the 2015 Women’s League Awards.
Our thanks to Lisa Tzevakos for an outstanding effort putting the evening together; Barend van den Hoek for amazing photos from the night (and again throughout the year) and to GV Vice President and Director of Women’s Football Mark Levin on managing an outstanding year of Women’s Football in Victoria.
Now on to the award winners! Congratulations to the following ladies on an outstanding season!
Most Valuable Player
#95 Richelle Cranston (Geelong Buccaneers)
Offensive MVP
#47 Paige Farrell (Northern Lady Raiders)
Defensive MVP
#27 Jordan Di Mizio (Northern Lady Raiders)
Offensive Line MVP
#57 Natalie Jones (Croydon Rangers)
Defensive Line MVP
#77 Nicole Webster (Northern Lady Raiders)
Rookie of the Year
#49 Shirley Esera (Northern Lady Raiders)
Coach of the Year
Jamie Stafford (Croydon Rangers)
2015 Women’s All Victorian Team
Offense
Quarterback: #2 Stephanie Pulis-Cassar (Lady Raiders)
Wide Receiver: #47 Paige Farrell (Lady Raiders)
Wide Receiver: #2 Joanna Rashleigh (Rangers)
Slot Receiver #6 Temikka Beeston (Buccaneers)
Slot Receiver #6 Theresa Ealdma (Lady Raiders)
Right Guard: #73 Sarah Mouat (Buccaneers)
Left Guard: #57 Natalie Jones (Rangers)
Centre: #52 Sarah-Jane Mills (Lady Raiders)
Tailback: #16 Amanda Phillips (Rangers)
Fullback: #95 Richelle Cranston (Buccaneers)
Utility: #21 Kylie West (Buccaneers)
Defense
Defensive NT/DT: #72 Haseti Kopelani (Miners)
Defensive End: #77 Nicole Webster (Lady Raiders)
Defensive End: #69 Lydia Patau (Miners)
Linebacker: #38 Clara Yip (Rangers)
Linebacker #27 Jordan Di Mizzio Lady (Raiders)
Linebacker #49 Shirley Esera Lady (Raiders)
Linebacker #42 Silia Teoteo (Miners)
Cornerback: #43 Denise Onte (Lady Raiders)
Cornerback: #26 Aneen Groenewald (Rangers)
Safety: #1 Maddy Kop (Chargers)
Utility: #82 Carley Varga (Lady Raiders)
Special Teams
Returner: #47 Paige Farrell (Lady Raiders)
Punter: #26 Aneen Groenewald (Rangers)
Kicker: #11 Amber Rawson Lady (Raiders)
Thanks again to all who attended and congratulations to the winners!
Check out all of Barend’s photos here!