Steinberg’s stunning season
ROOKIE Warren Steinberg has won the Daryl Cohen Best and Fairest trophy in just his first year at senior level.
ROOKIE Warren Steinberg has won the Daryl Cohen Best and Fairest trophy in just his first year at senior level.
Steinberg polled 91 votes to finish four ahead of midfielder Eugene Routman on 87 votes, with another midfielder, Ari Lewski, finishing in third position.
Steinberg’s stunning debut was also acknowledged by the Victorian Amateur Football Association with selection on the half back flank in the Premier C Division Team of the Year.
Other Jackas to make the grade include veteran Danny Weislitzer, who was selected at full back, David Fayman — winner of the inaugural John Brustman Golden Boot award for the club’s leading goal-kicker — in a forward pocket, and Jarrod White as the first ruck.
Steinberg was also named Best First Year Seniors Player, while Routman was named Player of the Finals Series, and Lewski won The AJN and Pratt Family Supporters Best and Fairest award.
Coach Bernie Sheehy gave the Seniors Coach’s award to Mark Segal. The player they call “Chooka” was also acknowledged for playing his 200th game for the club.
Jason Seidl was presented with the Selwyn Peters Most Courageous award, while Sam Bruce was named the David Merkel Most Determined Player, and Jarrod White the Michael Sharpe Most Improved Player.
Luke Peters won the Reserves Best and Fairest by one vote from Jesse Osowicki, who took out the Reserves Coach’s award. Matt Kaye won the Under-19s Best and Fairest.
ASHLEY SHENKER
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