Best & Fairest – James Corboy

Arguably one of the best footballers I have ever coached, James often caused plenty of headaches for opposition players and coaches. James would often take the game by neck. Quick, strong and clever, his work rate is exceptional, he can play tall and be they player underneath the pack, on more than one occasion this year I turned to James and without saying a word he knew what I wanted, and boy did he deliver.

James has been a pleasure to coach; he gives his all every time he takes the field, is truly respected by all at the Falcons. A pleasure to coach.

Great effort James

Runner Up Best & Fairest:Dan Houston.

After an injury plagued 2010, Dan has exceeded all expectations this year. He returned to fitness and form this year often changing from a forward to an on baller.

Would often be the FIX IT man, understands the game and uses the ball well by hand or foot. A forward with a midfielders engine, showed great goal kicking power this season winning the club leading goal kicker, would often take on 2 opposition players and beat them, a great leader around the club and has the respect of all his team mates. A pleasure to coach

Great effort Dan

3rd Best & Fairest – Liam Duffy.

Liam has had another stellar year, continuing his great form of last year. Was often asked to fulfill several roles on the ground, and always accepted the challenge. A fearless competitor, he often took on ruckmen much bigger and taller than himself, but would always give 100%. Spent time in defence this year where he added plenty of run and support to the backmen.His dominance in the centre was evident as our on ballers had a great season thanks to Liam’s ruck work, accepted the Vice Captain position with pride and has the respect of all his team mates.

A pleasure to coach

Most Improved – Christian Thiel.

Christian has had an outstanding year in season 2011, he has worked as hard as ever on the training track and the rewards have come, he was often given the worst job on game day and that was to shut down an opposition key player, never did he question the decision, he just did what he had to do. A quite achiever, who just gets the job done. Showed outstanding fitness this year and was able to run the games out until the end. No one could ever question Christian’s commitment to the team and his team mates. His passion and emotion after our finals loss sums up Christian, a true club man.

A pleasure to coach.

Coach’s Award –James Tanner.

James took another step forward in his football this year; he has had a consistent year playing whatever position was asked of him. A shining light both on game day and at training would often be the only player revving every one up, his burst of speed and long kicking provided great opportunities for our forwards. Suffered a serious injury during the year, but was back as soon as he could to help his team mates, a great club man, it has been a pleasure coaching James.