Michael Egan jumped out of the box early and led up until round 5 before tapering off. A four way battle between Mark Gillman, Kane O'Brien, Peter Poelsman and a fast finishing Jason Dean then ensued and had the audience on the edge of its seat. Ultimately it was Gillman who took out the coveted award.
Richard Price led the count from round 2 onwards, polling 61 votes to take out the Reserves Best & Fairest, while popular clubman Ange Chiodo, who was considered favourite, won the Over 50s Best & Fairest by 29 votes. Ange Chiodo has now won the Best & Fairest in all three grades.
As expected Nick Duryea won the Best Clubman award while Ron Torcasio and Frank Massara became Life Members.
There was a reunion of sorts with considerable number of Life Members (and past members) present and we suitably entertained with music from "Who Said What" once the formal part of the evening was complete.
See all the winners of the all the awards below.
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SUPERS | RESERVES | |||
AWARD | NAME | AWARD | NAME | |
Best & Fairest | Mark Gillman | Best & Fairest | Richard Price | |
2nd Best & Fairest | Kane O'Brien | 2nd Best & Fairest | Carlo Federico | |
3rd Best & Fairest | Jason Dean | 3rd Best & Fairest | Jason Baker | |
Players MVP | Jason Dean | Players MVP | Carlo Federico | |
Coaches Award | Tony Lombardi | Coaches Award | Frank Massara | |
Goalkicking Award | Mick Noble | Goalkicking Award | Jason Baker | |
LEGENDS | CLUB | |||
AWARD | NAME | AWARD | NAME | |
Best & Fairest | Ange Chiodo | Best Clubman | Nick Duryea | |
2nd Best & Fairest | Peter Soligo | President's Award | Pete Cummins | |
3rd Best & Fairest | Nick Duryea | Hall of Fame | Steve Moss | |
Players MVP | Ange Chiodo | Hall of Fame | Phil Crapper | |
Coaches Award | Greg Box | Life Member | Ron Torcasio | |
Goalkicking Award | Theo Grimaldi | Life Member | Frank Massara | |
Recognition Award | Salina Hick | |||
Recognition Award | Mitch Perry | |||
Recognition Award | Craig McKay | |||
Best Defensive Player | Micheal Egan | |||
150 Games | Vince Simeone | |||
150 Games | Paul Pitman | |||
100 Games | Ron Torcasio | |||
100 Games | Frank Massara | |||
50 Games | Neale Baldwin | |||
50 Games | Cedar Ferri | |||
50 Games | Dave McIntosh |
"Awesome bloke, his commitment to the Club both on and off the field is outstanding."
"A great person to have at our club, nothing is ever too much for Nick to help out. Deserves all the recognition for his hard work :)"
"Superstar of the Club! Does so many jobs without any fuss or asking for any recognition! We've been so fortunate to have him for both Coburg Superules and Coburg Football Club in the VFL this year!"
"Need more people like this at all clubs."
"Nick has been involved in all aspects of the club and and gone well beyond expectation in terms of assistance he provides and amount of time he volunteers.. Nick has significantly contributed to the success of the Coburg Superules football club as well as the parent club Coburg in the VFL. Nicks comtribution as a trainer, runner, over 50's player, assisting fund raising, volunteering his time always and being at all club events offering assistance is nothing short of exceptional. Nick also helps out with sponsors, is generous and the kind of clubman you need and want at every club. Nicks nomination is well deserved and should see him in good stead to win this fantastic award and initiative."
"There for everyone, unreal fitness trainer all round good guy!"
"Great bloke & fantastic value. Have managed to learn from him in such a short space of time. From everything starting with VFL umpire escort to marking the ground for match day, Nick does the job without a minimum of fuss."
"Congratulations Nick - well deserved nomination and hopefully you get the award. Great to hear all the extra things that you do behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly with our club. - Thanks for your efforts."
"Absolute champion of a bloke, gets along well with everyone, good to see he's getting the recognition he deserves"
"Nick champion bloke, always there at the club helping out, always positive, very encouraging towards football and sport in general, his box fit classes are great ! Thanks Nick ! Thanks for your help at training !"
"Champion bloke, always helping out around club, very professional , always encouraging towards footy and sport in general, thanks for your advise at footy training , box fit classes are awesome ! Thanks Nick !"
"Champion bloke who would do anything for anyone, keep up the good work mate □"
"Legend"
"What an awesome, hard working dedicated person At whatever he does. He has taught me so much over the years and is a great friend."
"Nick is my uncle and one of the most inspirational people I know and I believe he deserves to win this"
"Nick is a true inspiration and role model to all and always gives every task100% dedication & focus. Good luck Nick, we are so proud of you ❤️"
"Great bloke, always helping others where he can, loves his sport and great sportsmanship"
"I have known Nick for around 20 years and in that time I couldn't count the amount of fun runs, triathlons and other sporting events that he has organised and assisted with the running of. Nothing is too much trouble for Nick."
"Nick Duryea is an inspiration to all whom know him.He goes above and beyond to help anyone in need he will drive for miles to watch a kid from his home town play footy and even helps the club out on the day .Get behind Nick he truely deserves your vote"
"Known Nick since we were in School together and he has always put others first, been respectful towards everyone and one of those kick-about nice guys. Proud of what he has done in helping others and even more proud to say 'I know that guy'. Good luck Nick, you deserve this :)"
"Nick is a awesome guy the best uncle and great uncle going around nick will do anyfin for anyone he is very genuine he will help out anyone he can a a drop off a hat and always has time to have a kick wif the kids luv this guy so much and so do my kids nick is one of my sons best friend he luvs spending all the time he can wif him wen he is home for a visit xxx"
"All people from Balranald are great giving kind hearted people. Nick is a great example pf this"
"Nick is an amazing trainer wirh years of knowledge and experience. He is the 'go to man' to get the job done, a great community worker who changes peoples lives.□"
"One of the greatest guys I have known Give you anything even if he had to go without himself Could not find a more decent & sincere guy around GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Mate"
"His committment and dedication is outstanding and has been a Mentor & friend for my daughter which I cannot thank enough! Very deserving nominee!! Good Luck Nick!"
"Committed, hard working and understanding bloke! Great knowledge of training and anything sports. Inspirational."
"He is not only my dad but my hero! He would take the shirt off his back for someone else. Everyone else always comes first. Incredibly hard working and dedicated"
"I'd have to say Nick would have to be one of the most selfless people I have ever met. An absolute legend that would do anything to help out a mate and expect nothing in return bloody champion"
"Awesome bloke with a smile on his face always. Happy to lend a hand when he can! Fitness is a true passion and it shows!"
"Nick just never stops giving and supporting other around the club on and off the field."
"Always been a super bloke from a super family."
"Nick's incredible - utterly devoted to the improvement of others, loyal beyond end. He pours his heart and soul into all that he does, and those he works with reaps the rewards of his passion!"
"Keep up the good work"
"Uncle Nicky, what more can we say your an inspiration to us all and someone to look up to. What ever comes your way is well deserved. Love ya"
"Have known Nick since school, a great bloke comes from a great family."
"Amazing contributions to community particularly regarding sports and helping others"
"Nick is a great guy and shares his love of sport with everyone he comes across. He has endless energy and enthusiasm for sports, fitness and helping others."
"Nick is an amazing guy. This nomination is so well deserved. He has been a great friend to me over the years and a mentor as my personal trainer has always challenged me. He always goes above and beyond in everything he does. Coburg VFL / Footy club are very lucky to have him and the players are fortunate to have his knowledge and skills which never ceases to amaze me. Good Luck Nick! You Champion □□"
"Gives everything, asks for nothing. True legend."
"Nick is like everyone's dad. Top guy, nothing's too hard."
"Nick is the kindest most thoughtful person I know, he will always help out anyone, he has personally helped me believe in my ability to be a healthy strong mother, he has been there at my lowest and best moments, he is a funny person who enjoys telling some good stories, he has had me in stitches, I've seen nick give his time up 100's of times just to help someone out he is amazing and never stop please keep voting for this kind amazing bloke"
"Nick is one of the most generous people I have come across. He is the first to put up his hand to help even if that means another early start, late finish or weekend commitment. He is an absolute champ in the gym making sure we are all working as hard as possible, and he is all round a fantastic guy to have a coffee and a chat with. All the best Nick!!"
"started my pt business at a gym nick was working at and he instantly became a great mentor, teacher and mate! Will do anything for anybody at the drop of a hat!! Top bloke!!"
"I've known Nick Duryea since the early 1980's where he basically changed my life - his professionalism, knowledge, humour, and drive to give his best were great attributes to follow in my quest to be a Navy Physical Training Instructor. We trained together, socialized with he & Joan - an exceptional individual who loves to give."
"Good lad, one of a kind. Always puts others before himself. Gives 110% all the time."
"Nick has always been very supportive at any football club he has been associated with"
"Nick is always looking to motivate people. He's a constant inspiration & leader in the fitness industry . Nick makes the the people around him better than they ever imaged they could be . □✔️"
"I've known Nick for many years as he had sponsord me through my junior footy career training me in his gym in Swan Hill to train me into a senior footy player, then took me down to the Richmond football club to meet my favourite footy player at the time I spent the day with the team and coach I'm forever greatful for what he had given me over those 2 years. Cheers Legend."
"Nick was a great bloke when we joined the navy in the 41st intake at HMAS Leeuwin, he was always there for you a great sportsman with a wonderful attitude. I haven't seen him for 43 years but still think about all the crew that joined up in the navy at the same time. Hope you win the nomination award Nick you deserve it Ivers"
"Had the great pleasure of playing along side Nick in our early years in the Navy . He was a great capt of the team and a great team player"
"I was in the Navy with Nick, great Aussie rules player, but watched play rugby one day, and the old drop kick was bang on, no tries needed."
"Always a careing person to his family and friends everyone came first before his own needs well done nick (decca) duryea"
"Nick is always thinking of other people before himself, he's always there to lend a hand and can never do enough. A great brother in-law and mate of many."
"Hope you win nick □□□□□□ you sound like a top bloke that goes above and beyond for you football club and community"
"Ive know Nick for a very long time, we grew up in Balranald.. Nick has always been a very motivated and talented Man.. whatever Nick has done in his life has always been with great dedication and pride.i wish Nick all the best Goodluck xxx"
"There is one word to describe nick.... LEGEND"
"Uncle Nick is my uncle and he is a bloody legend a good footballer he helps anyone with anything I wish I could see him every day can't wait till he comes home again he deserves to win this because he does wherever for anyone love u uncle.kalebm"
"Grew up with Nick in Balranald he is a great person always thinking of others"
"Champion bloke"
"Fully deserving of this nomination. Great bloke and Club man. Good luck Nick"
"Nick has always cared about others, and has always given his all , helping others."
"Knew Nick from my gym days. He always had time for everyone not to mention a smile even at 5:00 am and a good story to tell. A very worthy contender!!"
"A great guy with a huge heart"
"know Nick for over 7 years now.hes been a great mate all that time.a and a fitness legend. definitely the reason a lot of people have reached their fitness coals. hes gotta win this one."
"Doesn't surprise me at all. He's been that way since for ever. He was my boss briefly in the 80's in the Navy. Never new where he got his energy from!"
"Nick is a top Bloke and an inspiration to all"
"Spent many years in the Navy with Nick and he was the ultimate professional and is a worthy nomination, good luck mate."
"Uncle Nick is a very good footyplayer and he never quits, i hope u win, ox"
"A follower and leader in life . Honest to the core. Pleasure to know nick ."
"I had the privilege to serve in the Royal Australian Navy with Nick and saw him at his playing best. Not only was Nick a wonderful footballer, but also an enthuastic team member and leader. Nick would conduct weight training and fitness sessions for those who could not make to regular training. Throughout his career in the Navy, Nick was ever ready to assist those who had need of extra skills training, fund raising and whatever else needed to be done to achieve a positive outcome. I highly recommend him as a worthy candidate to be nominated, and hopefully win this award."
"Typical of a good sailor always there for your mates"
"Nick is such a sincere &warm people person who deserves this recognition"
"Nick spreads positive energy in his every interaction. A very wise trainer and he always has time for people no matter how old or young or where they come from. He deserves this recognition 100%"
"He's a LEGEND!!!"
"Nick embodies the spirit of our club. Without blokes like him grassroots footy wouldn't happen. Thanks mate you're a champion!"
"Played with Nick at creswell he is a bloody great mate would do anything for anyone he deserves this as he is a genuine bloke"
"Gun Player!! Top bloke!!"
"Thanks mate for helping me through the year □"