Magic month for McDonald’s

Sacha McDonald capped off a great season by winning the Casey Demons Championship best and fairest.

By David Nagel

It’s been a big couple of weeks for the family of Casey Demons’ star Sacha McDonald after the dynamic goaler secured the club’s top individual honour – the 2021 VNL Championship team best and fairest award.

McDonald’s victory was part of a Super-September for the McDonald clan, after her brother Tom returned home from Perth with an AFL premiership medal after a drought-breaking victory with Melbourne.

McDonald secured the best and fairest award from Demon’s defender Sharni Lambden, while gun-goaler Emma Ryde took out the Championship team Coaches Award.

For the second year running the Casey Demons Netball celebrated the Victorian Netball League season and its pathway programs with an online presentation on Saturday, 18 September.

And while not perfect, 2021 was certainly an improvement on the previous year with all teams enjoying some netball action this season.

Congratulations were given to all award winners and also to Head Coach Robynn Pym, who was recognised for her 30 years of service to State League netball.

Season highlights included an ANZAC round home game in front of a crowd of 850 people, record numbers on the Netball Victoria Live Stream and strong governance off the court, placing Casey Demons in a healthy position as it begins preparations for season 2022.

The people who support Casey Demons Netball were recognised for their ongoing support.

Corporate partners, club sponsors, community clubs, members, player sponsors, coaches, athletes, officials, committee and family and friends were all acknowledged with their combined support much appreciated by the club.

And the club said thank you to everyone who joined the virtual celebration and who all look forward to season 2022 in red and blue!

AWARD WINNERS

CHAMPIONSHIP

Best and Fairest – Sacha McDonald

Runner Up Best and Fairest – Sharni Lambden

Coaches Award – Emma Ryde

DIVISION ONE

Best and Fairest – Sarah McCabe

Runner Up Best and Fairest – Taylor Dykstra and Brittany Mashado

Coaches Award – Liz Walsh

19-UNDER

Best and Fairest – Myah Healey

Runner Up Best and Fairest – Mackenzie Eardley

Coaches Award – Lainey Bidwell

DEMONS RED

Best and Fairest – Cassandra Grigoriadis

Runner Up Best and Fairest – Luiza Sulamani

Coaches Award – Taylah Butterworth

DEMONS BLUE

Best and Fairest – Gabby Woods

Runner Up Best and Fairest – Brooke Abu Jaber

Coaches Award – Anaisis Tupuailei

BEST CLUB PERSON

Jack Doyle

COMMUNITY AWARD

Gary Williams