THE Junee Soccer Club reflected on a stellar season at its annual presentation night which turned the spotlight the efforts of dedicated players and volunteers.
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The small band of football enthusiasts propelled one senior team into the grand final while two others went within a game of the decider.
Senior club president Prue Asmus said expectations weren't high at the start of the season.
"We're a small club, we have to travel a lot and we get little support from Football Wagga," she said. "We're well and truly punching above our weight."
Asmus said after the restructure of the first grade competition, the team's chances were uncertain but added that the first grade team had stepped up.
"We're aiming for both first grade teams to be in the grand final next year," she said.
The efforts of the club's junior stars, including Jade Becroft, Jaiden Phillipse, Abby Foley and Taylah Howell were highlighted.
"They'll be great for us," Asmus said.
"Becroft had a great season, he put his all into every game and was rewarded for it at presentation."
Asmus paid tribute to club people of the year - secretary April Mills for engaging with Football Wagga and running a trivia night, and first grade co-coach Isaac Cooper for dedicating his time to fundraising for the club on the papershop corner.
"Their efforts are key to helping the club run."
Senior men
Rookie of the year: Ethan Sainsbury
Attendance and attitude at training: Will McGrath
Reserve grade men
Coaches award: Chris Judd and Joshua Bollingmoore
Most improved: Braiden Phillipse
Best and Fairest: Geoffery Euhus
Most outstanding: Robin Asmus
Players' player: Carl Baldry
First grade men
Best and fairest: Jade Becroft
Most outstanding: Martin Bushby
Players' player: Jade Becroft
Senior women
Rookie of the year: Taylah Howell
Attendance and attitude at training: Abby Foley
Reserve grade women
Coaches award: Taylah Howell
Most improved: Ashley Fitzgerald
Best and fairest: Abby Foley
Most outstanding: Chloe Middleton
Players' player: Genelle Keough
First grade women
Coaches award: Suzanne Waia
Best and fairest: Abby Duncan
Most outstanding: Stephanie Puttock
Players' player: Billie Deacon
Coaches of the year: John Puttockand Craig Duncan
Club persons of the year: April Mills and Isaac Cooper
2014 minor premiers medallions
Prue Asmus
Tracey Edwards
Ashley Fitzgerald
Abby Foley
Melanie Garlick
Kara Hancock
Hayley Hocking
Olivia Howell
Taylah Howell
Stephanie Johnson
Genelle Keough
Chloe Middleton
Nastarsha Miller
Lindsie Newham
Sara Smart
Hannah Turner
