It's a case of three seasons, two Sally McLean Medals for North Ballarat captain Stacey Matthews, who was named the BFNL A Grade best-and-fairest after a standout campaign that saw her lead her side to an undefeated minor premiership.
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Matthews shared the lead with Lake Wendouree's Kate Drew heading into the final round, before the Roosters champion edged in front with a best-on-court showing in her side's seven-goal win against Darley.
Drew finished third in the court, with Melton South goalie Akira McCormack pipping her to second with a three-vote showing against Sebastopol on the final day.
Matthews was a force in the middle of the court for the Roosters this, not missing a game as her side asserted its dominance over the competition.
She brought experience and calmness to a young, talented outfit and her vision and passing game was a big reason why North Ballarat had the best attacking record in the competition.
Matthews is no stranger to the A Grade spotlight, having won the Sally McLean Medal in 2018 and premierships in 2015, 2018 and 2019.
It's also the third season in a row that a North Ballarat player has taken home the McLean Medal after Matthews' triumph in 2018 and Madison Selmon's win in 2019.
BFNL NETBALL AWARD WINNERS
BEST AND FAIRESTS
Sally McLean Medal (A Grade): winner Stacey Matthews (North Ballarat), runner-up Akira McCormack (Melton South)
B Grade: winner Perri Fenton (East Point), runner-up Jacqui Clifton (Lake Wendouree)
C Grade: winner Kirsty McLean (Ballarat), runners-up Rachael Wilson (East Point) and Tilitha Hunt (Melton)
D Grade: winner Elyse McGenniskan (Ballarat), runner-up Teagan Tiley (Melton)
E Grade: winner Joanna Aquilina (Melton), runners-up, Georgie Cue (East Point), Graeci Shawcross (Lake Wendouree) and Amanda Borley (Melton)
19/under: winner Annie Bisinella (Lake Wendouree), runners-up Grace Valele (Melton South) and Brydi Hutchinson (North Ballarat)
COACH OF THE YEAR: Katie Keighrey (Lake Wendouree)
COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR: Melissa Dawson (Melton South)
Matt Currill
Matt covers the Ballarat Football Netball League and cricket. Get in touch at matt.currill@thecourier.com.au
Matt covers the Ballarat Football Netball League and cricket. Get in touch at matt.currill@thecourier.com.au
