2016 Best & Fairest: Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy (merged thread)

[Wilson7 2,688]

8 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Nev Jetta makes it back to back Ian Ridley Club Ambassador awards.

2008	Clint Bartram
2009	Shane Valenti
2010	Colin Sylvia
2011	Colin Garland
2012	Max Gawn
2013	Colin Sylvia
2014	Jack Watts
2015	Neville Jetta
2016	Neville Jetta

[John Crow Batty 8,879]

14 minutes ago, bingers said:

Somewhat ironic that 4 players were nominated for Rising star, and he wasn't one of them!!

 

Then there is no chance the Rising Star curse will strike him.

Edited September 6, 2016 by america de cali

[Adam The God 30,541]

3 minutes ago, DavidNeitz9 said:

2008	Clint Bartram
2009	Shane Valenti
2010	Colin Sylvia
2011	Colin Garland
2012	Max Gawn
2013	Colin Sylvia
2014	Jack Watts
2015	Neville Jetta
2016	Neville Jetta

Jeez, Colin Sylvia won the award? Twice?

[Pates 9,661]

39 minutes ago, A F said:

Jeez, Colin Sylvia won the award? Twice?

Yeah that is a surprise, anyone able to shed some light on what he did to win that award twice?

So far no surprises. Hunt best young player, Grimes best VFL player, Jetta Club Ambassador. Is there a womens B&F award again this year?

Edited September 6, 2016 by Pates

[dazzledavey36 55,456]

3 minutes ago, A F said:

Jeez, Colin Sylvia won the award? Twice?

Say what you want but Colin Sylvia was one of the best at the club when it came to charity work and positive off field visiting kids at hospital etc.

 

[Members' Wing 1,106]

4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Say what you want but Colin Sylvia was one of the best at the club when it came to charity work and positive off field visiting kids at hospital etc.

 

This. Used to do things like pop into the Royal Children's Hospital unannounced and stay for hours talking to young Melbourne supporters or just kids in general. For all his faults, he was incredible in this regard.

[Macca 17,080]

1 - Gawn

2 - Tyson

3 - T-Mac

4 - Viney

5 - Jones

[Adam The God 30,541]

2 minutes ago, Members' Wing said:

This. Used to do things like pop into the Royal Children's Hospital unannounced and stay for hours talking to young Melbourne supporters or just kids in general. For all his faults, he was incredible in this regard.

Good on him. Never heard about any of this.

[Members' Wing 1,106]

Just now, A F said:

Good on him. Never heard about any of this.

Yep all credit to him he never sought the limelight for it. I know a nurse who used to work there who was amazed at how often he'd come in and how long he'd stay for. Said he was an absolute gentleman with the kids and families which doesn't always fit with the Sylvia we knew. I don't know him from Adam but always felt he's just a big kid who's never really grown up.

[Crystal Dees 372]

4 minutes ago, A F said:

Good on him. Never heard about any of this.

We (self included) can be overly harsh on players and other Demonlanders based on a game or 2 of football or a post we don't like. It's why some love their pets more than people ?

[Demon Disciple 12,315]

20 minutes ago, A F said:

Good on him. Never heard about any of this.

The public rarely do.

[What 18,810]

Melbourne FC ‏@melbournefc  56s57 seconds ago

After 12 rounds, Nathan Jones leads the count followed by Viney and Vince. We could have a close one on our hands tonight! #Bluey16

[The Lobster Effect 896]

I guess I forgot Vince had a good first half of the season

[Whispering_Jack 30,946]

Peter Jackson now speaking. Expects a good financial result this year.

[Pates 9,661]

2 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Peter Jackson now speaking. Expects a good financial result this year.

I think there was an article recently saying that only 8 clubs would be in the black this year. Hopefully we're one of them.

[Crystal Dees 372]

3 minutes ago, The Lobster Effect said:

I guess I forgot Vince had a good first half of the season

It's also easy to forget how good Jonesy is with more spotlight on Max and a couple of Jacks. 

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

1 minute ago, Crystal Dees said:

It's also easy to forget how good Jonesy is with more spotlight on Max and a couple of Jacks. 

consistently performs and has done so for years now.. Has the odd week where he doesn't and Demonland rips him to shreds. 

Stupid people are stupid.

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How far back is Big Max ?

and where is Wattsy ? 

#Bluey16

[Whispering_Jack 30,946]

Special award to Debbie Lee for her contribution to women's footy. Got a standing ovation.

[Whispering_Jack 30,946]

James McDonald Trophy - the heart and spirit award to Max Gawn

[Lucifers Hero 40,439]

25 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Special award to Debbie Lee for her contribution to women's footy. Got a standing ovation.

I didn't realise she has played 302 games of football!  In fact I had no idea there was a raft of leagues for women's football. 

This is an extract of her achievements from a release on mfc website, when she was appointed:  Lee has been a longstanding figure in women’s football, both on and off the field.  She played 302 games in the Victorian Women’s Football League (VWFL), founded women’s football club VU Western Spurs (formerly Sunshine YCW Spurs/St Albans Spurs) and was VWFL president from 2004 until 2012.  Lee actively pushed for AFL Women’s Exhibition Games at the Melbourne Football Club and has driven the club’s women’s football program since 2013.  This year, she was included in the AFL Women’s Football Advisory Group, which makes recommendations for the inaugural National Women’s League.

The standing ovation is richly deserved.

Edited September 6, 2016 by Lucifer's Hero

[Whispering_Jack 30,946]

Ron Barassi Junior Trophy for leadership - Jack Viney 

[MadAsHell 4,217]

2 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Ron Barassi Junior Trophy for leadership - Jack Viney 

Next captain.

Stands to reason.

[Whispering_Jack 30,946]

Norm Smith Memorial Award - coaches award to Max Gawn.

[In Harmes Way 7,826]

Hopefully Max's boot is empty to fit in all the silverware he's taking home