In a season that was punctuated for periods by player unavailability, the vote count for the Seniors B & F went down to the last round. Rob Raudino polled most consistently throughout the season being in the top 3 in 6 rounds of competition, Shane Murrihy missed the middle of the year with injury but grabbed the highest votes in 4 rounds including a best on ground in round 18, and Mark Thompson had a late start to the season where he gain the highest votes in 3 rounds.
In the end, they each polled 72 votes to share the Ron Bishop Shield and individual club trophies. Ryan Ross and Craig Neville shared the lead after 9 rounds with 49 votes, and Ross still lead with 61 votes after Round 14, which was his last game before his overseas sojourn. Matthew Shannon in joining him, finished behind Ross on 49 votes.
Highest votes for each round:
Round 1: R Ross 15 votes
Round 2: S Murrihy 13 votes
Round 3: C Collins & C Neville 8 votes
Round 4: S Murrihy 13 votes
Round 5: C Neville 12 votes
Round 6: R Ross 9 votes
Round 7: C Collins & C Barnes 12 votes
Round 8: E Bowman 12 votes
Round 9: R Ross 12 votes
Round 10: M Shannon 12 votes
Round 11: N Tronc 11 votes
Round 12: M Thompson 15 votes
Round 13: G Gibbons & M Thompson 10 votes
Round 14: S Murrihy 15 votes
Round 15: W Ollington 13 votes
Round 16: M Thompson 12 votes
Round 17: Junior 12 votes
Round 18: S Murrihy 12 votes
Rob Raudino epitomised the consistent effort required at training and on game day and was awarded Coach Ben Milbourne's award.
On behalf of the Bemrose family, Senior Football Chair and MC Graham Murrihy presented the Bob Bemrose Memorial Trophy for the Best Club Player to Geoff Gibbons, who was forever reliable in the ruck and for his commitment to the club.
Life Member Barry Turnbull presented his Best Clubperson Award to Stewart Stinton for his contribution to Senior Football as match timekeeper.
Coaches Ben Milbourne, Shane Monk and Simon Rowe, Football Manager Peter Trigger, Steward Jody Murrihy, and oval curator Barry Turnbull received awards for their dedicated efforts throughout the season.
President Andrew Hickman presented his President's Award to Senior Coach Ben Milbourne in recognition of his commitment to the club and players throughout a tough season. Hickman also thanked Sponsors Logan Diggers, Financial Integration, Redback Garden Centre, Birkdale Meats, Sunset Signs, and for the support received from Club Patron Barbara Stone MP and the Logan City Council.
Last Modified on 05/08/2010 01:52