THE Muswellbrook Cats received an early grand final boost at the Black Diamond AFL’s Elliott Davey Medal Presentation Night on Wednesday.
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Youngster Beau Harris tied for the Chris Arnold Medal as the Best and Fairest player in the second division competition.
The 17-year-old shared the honours with Daniel Osarek from Newcastle City.
Harris led by two votes entering the final round.
But, a forfeit from Killarney Vale in the last hit-out, cost him dearly.
Osarek polled two votes to draw level with Harris, with both players locked on 17 points.
Cats’ captain and key forward Adam Higham was also presented with the second division leading goalkicker award.
In further good news for Muswellbrook, husband and wife pair Ken and Annette Garland collected the prestigious James J Arnold Volunteer of the Year Award for the untiring work they do for the club.
The Cats will now turn their attention to the 2016 decider, which will be played on Saturday, September 3.
Muswellbrook plays the winner of the preliminary final between The Entrance Bateau Bay (TEBB) and surprise packets Warners Bay.
In excess of 280 guests attended Elliott Davey Medal Presentation Night, which saw Nelson Bay midfielder Jayden Rymer take home the coveted Elliott Davey Medal.
The 18-year-old captured the crown by one vote from Terrigal Avoca’s James Webster who was aiming to win his fourth consecutive medal.
Singleton’s Alex Mitchell was a run away winner of the Garnland Medal as the Best and Fairest player in first division.
Ex-Rooster Max Hillier, now with Cardiff, claimed the Most Outstanding Young Footballer.
The night kicked off with Darrel Luck, Corey Shackleton and Dane Amidy receiving their Life Membership badges from BDAFL president Wal Bembic.
Full list of award winners –
Elliott Davey Medal: Jayden Rymer (Nelson Bay)
James J Arnold Volunteer of the Year: Ken and Annette Garland (Muswellbrook)
Granland Medal (First Division Best and Fairest): Alex Mitchell (Singleton)
Women’s Best and Fairest: Lisa Steane (Nelson Bay)
Chris Arnold Medal (Second Div Best and Fairest): Beau Harris (Muswellbrook), Daniel Osarek (Newcastle City)
Black Diamond Cup Coaches MVP: Anthony Baker (Newcastle City)
Most Outstanding Young Footballer: Max Hillier (Cardiff)
Most Outstanding Young Women’s Footballer: Sophie Balcombe (Nelson Bay)
BDAFL Rising Star: Jack Hardman (Warners Bay)
BDAFL Women’s Rising Star: Holly Kozlik (Lake Macquarie)
AFL Merit Award - BDAFL Nominee: Bill Denniss (Wyong Lakes)
Maurice Goolagong Trophy: Mitch Crawford (Newcastle City)
First Division Leading Goalkicker: Travis Bates (Singleton)
Women’s Leading Goalkicker: Morgan Ross (Gosford)
Second Division Leading Goalkicker: Adam Higham (Muswellbrook)
Club Champions: Newcastle City
Club Administration Award: Warners Bay
Life Members: Darrel Luck, Corey Shackleton, Dane Amidy
