In the senior colts Kaniva’s Sam Williams-Bale received 82 votes to take out the best footballer of the year award. 

A Grade coach Nick Murphy said it is great for Williams-Bale to receive the award as an individual. 

“To have someone get so many votes in the season, it’s a real credit to the coaching staff, committee and players for producing a player like that,” he said. 

Williams-Bale plays as an on-baller and half forward. 

“He’s an inside, big-bodied midfielder. He is explosive and reliable in his ball skills,” Murphy said. 

“I am very much looking forward to getting those top age boys in A Grade on a permanent basis.” 

Third place was Kaniva’s Blake Dodson who polled 65 votes. 

The leading goalkicker for the senior colts was Kaniva’s Kayne Councillor, who scored 64 goals. 

“He’s still a bottom age under-17 player,” Murphy said. 

“I would have loved to have him in A Grade a bit more this season but because of his age you have to look after him.

“He’s a talented goal kicker and a terrific young versatile player.” 

In the junior colts, Kaniva’s Liam Feder was named runner-up best and fairest with a match ratio of 206.66.