Chris Febvre • November 26, 2021
AFL North East Border Coach of the Year Awards
AFL North East Border Coach of the Year Awards
AFL North East Border have announced the winners of their Coach of the Year Awards for 2021.
AFL NEB received a large amount of nominations for each category, from all leagues across the region.
AFL North East Border Football Development Manager, Zac Hedin commented, “After another difficult football & netball season in 2021, it was important to recognise the fantastic work our coaches across the region have done to keep players motivated. We had several impressive nominations from the clubs, however, the winners stood out for their efforts and achievements with their teams and clubs.”
“AFL North East Border would like to congratulate each of the winners in their respective categories.”
The winners of the Coach of the Year awards for 2021 are:
Senior Coach of the Year – Daryn Cresswell, Wangaratta Rovers FNC
Youth Coach of the Year – Robbie Murray, North Albury Junior FC
Junior Coach of the Year – Wayne Patten, Corowa Rutherglen Junior FC
Female Football Coach of the Year – Terry Burgess, Wodonga Raiders FFC
Auskick Coordinator of the Year – Steve McLean, Myrtleford Auskick Centre
Netball Open Age Coach of the Year – Samantha Bochtler, Benalla All Blacks FNC
Netball Under Age Coach of the Year – Trin Besic, Chiltern FNC
This pre season Nines is coming to the OKFNL. A great opportunity for OKFNL clubs to connect with local junior footballers and introduce them to their club ahead of the 2026 season. Local OKFNL clubs can enter teams of 9-12 players, with prizes and giveaways for clubs who attract the most junior footballers, most registrations across teams and team spirit on the day! When - Sunday 16th of November Where - Wareena Park, Wangaratta Time - 10am to 4pm Cost - $350 per team (approx $35 per player) Ages - 16+ For more information on Nines you can check out all the details here - https://play.afl/play/afl-nines To enter a team or find out more please contact Daniel Saville (OKFNL Ops Manager) - okfnloperations@gmail.com
The 2025 North East Border V Line Cup teams have been selected, with Division One and Two boys teams and the girls teams preparing to compete in Ballarat. AFL North East Border would like to thank all the coaches and support staff who have been working tirelessly over the past two months preparing the squads to compete at the carnival in Ballarat on the 23rd and 24th of September. The NEB teams will compete against the Goulburn Murray teams on Tuesday the 23rd at Mars Stadium, before taking on the Greater Western Victoria teams on Wednesday 24th at City Oval. Please check out the AFLNEB Facebook and Instagram pages to follow the action!
Ben has been involved with the local Wangaratta Auskick centre for five years and the coordinator for four of those, the exciting announcement was announced at the allocation night for Auskickers graduating to the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League in front of local Auskickers, parents and local WDJFL Clubs. The prize for the award is a grand final weekend experience including three nights' accommodation in Melbourne, a ticket to the Welcome to Melbourne function, attendance at the grand final parade, and a reserve seat ticket to the 27 September grand final. Over his time, Ben has secured significant sponsorship for the program; has initiated the all-girls' group; provides a support network for smaller centres across Wangaratta and surrounding regions; contributes to community events like allocation night and puts in a heap of extra work with the allocation process; organises half-time Auskick games at local football league matches; and, of course, the countless hours spent organising jumpers, certificates, equipment and everything in between, year after year. Wangaratta is regularly one of the biggest centres in the state, if not the nation, and this year was the biggest in Victoria. That, as you can imagine, makes it almost a full-time commitment, year-round. A huge congratulations to Ben from everyone at AFLNEB!
