A member of the Under 17s team, John has played all of his junior football with the Noradjuha Quantong Football Netball Club.

While this is his first season in this age group, John has already established a very strong reputation as a terrific leader, team player and a very skilful and courageous player. 

He is highly regarded by his coach, his teammates and by all at the club as a respectful, honest, and positive young man.

John plays in numerous positions but his most effective role is linking the backline and forward line - coming off a half-back flank or wing.

The worthy recipient of the HDFNL’s Spirit of Netball Award is Jeparit Rainbow’s Mikayla Keller.

Mikayla enjoys playing for the Jeparit Rainbow Under 17s netball team and also lines up for B grade most, if not every, Saturday. Mikayla continues to learn from her peers. Her enthusiasm for the game and encouragement of her teammates is first class.

Mikayla is the type of teenager every club needs, as she is always willing to put her hand up for any job. She also umpires some of the junior netball games.

The round seven winner of the Wimmera Football League’s Spirit of Football Award is Southern Mallee Giants’ Under 17 footballer Connor McCredden. 

Connor has been involved with the Southern Mallee Giants from its inception. Starting his footy with Beulah, Connor has developed into a hardworking young footballer.

He has completed a full pre-season with the senior footballers this year, where he has worked hard to take the next step in all areas of his football. His efforts have been rewarded with selection in the reserves several times this year. 

Connor is always helping out around the club.

The round seven Spirit of Netball Award winner is Warrack Eagles, 17 and under netballer, Sophie Klemm. 

Sophie is a bottom age player, playing up this year to fill the Under 17s team. Sophie has proved to be a real asset to the team, as a reliable defender and positive teammate.

She is extremely determined and plays with great sportsmanship.     Sophie takes clean intercepts, strong rebounds and gets a lot of deflections to give her team more scoring opportunities. 

She shows great resilience every week, as a 15-year-old playing against older girls, she never gives up and continues to grow and develop her netball ability.