Saturday,
6 September 2025
Rising talent recognised at WDJFL awards night

As the junior football season reaches its crescendo this weekend with grand finals, Monday night was a chance for the league to come together and recognise those players who have gone above and beyond, as well as the volunteers and administrators who make junior sport possible.

Full list of award winners

Under 12

Best and Fairest Kevin Mahoney Medal winner: Harry Gumley (Imperials JFC).

Runner Up: Jimmy Jackson (Benalla & District JFC).

Alpine Observer MVP Medal: Jimmy Jackson (Benalla & District JFC).

Under 14

Best and Fairest Ken Farrell Medal winner: Joshua Montgomery (Benalla & District JFC).

Runner Up: Maddox Coleman (Kangaroos JFC).

Myrtleford Times MVP Medal: Harris Bruneau (Bright JFC).

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Leading Goal Kicker: Archie Knobel (Myrtleford JFC), 73 goals.

Larkin Family Trophy for Best First Year Player: Jack Hart (Benalla & District JFC).

Under 17

Best and Fairest McCormick Medal winner: Mac Correll (Tigers JFC).

Runner Up: Charlie Flynn (Imperials JFC).

Wangaratta Chronicle MVP Medal: Kaiden Wohlers (Centrals JFC) and Archie Dunn (Mansfield JFC).

Leading Goal Kicker: Tyson Brierty (Bright JFC) and Harvey Jacka (Kangaroos JFC), 69 Goals.

John Mullins Trophy for Best First Year Player: Archie Symons (Kangaroos JFC).

Insite Real Estate Volunteer of the Year Award: Alison Welsh (Benalla & District JFC) and Kristie Payne (Mansfield JFC).