Club president Frank Fruci thanked the members, coaches, managers, volunteers and parents for making their dream possible again after first being name ‘Club Championship’ winner in 2020.
“Thanks also to the club’s Volunteer of the Year, Anthony Hanna whose dedication and passion are truly commendable,” he said.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors, Bankstown Sports Club, Urbanista Cafe & Convenience, LJ Hooker Bankstown, IQPlumbing.net.au and RFMDesignerProjects.com.au.
“We look forward to working with you all in the 2024 season.”
Bankstown District Amateur Football Association (BDAFA) General Manager Leanne Millar said the presentation evening was a wonderful opportunity to recognise hard-working volunteers, excellent referees and top players.
“With the summer football competition now almost full, except for a few 10/11 girls spots available, we look forward to our next season in 2024,” she said.
Other winners were: Club Volunteers of the Year, Bankstown Sports Stars FC, Anthony Hanna; Bankstown Sports Strikers FC, Mark Merlino; Bankstown United FC, Luke Mcguire; Bass Hill Rangers FC, Mel Bozkus; Birrong Sports FC, Daniel Metcalfe; Central Sydney Wolves FC, Necat Gorgec; Condell Park FC, Leanne Peryman, East Bankstown FC, Sue Byrn; Georges River Thistle SFC, Lindsay Johnson; Greenacre Eagles FC, Omar El Mustapha; Milperra Lions FC, Brooke Ryan; North Bankstown SC, Ingrid Varnerin; Padstow Hornets FC, Heather Davie; Padstow United FC, Danny Cooper; Panania Diggers SC, Daniel Mason; Revesby Rovers FC, Anna Koutalas; Revesby Workers FC, Sarah Dilger; Spears Sports Club, Halima Zahab; St Christopher’s FC, Russell Copeland; Yagoona Lions FC, Billy Nedanovski. BDAFA Volunteer of the Year, Birrong Sports FC’s Daniel Metcalfe. Bankstown District Referee Awards, Junior Referee of the Year, Elana Topalidis. Junior Assistant Referee of the Year, Tea Mucenski. Rookie of the Year, Emilio Biordi. Senior Referee of the Year, Travis Griffith. Female Referee of the Year, Emily McGrath. Outstanding Service to Refereeing, Tony Walsh. Mentor of the Year, Sleiman Ghani. BDAFA Golden Boot Award, Men’s Premier League Reserve Grade, Bankstown Sports Strikers FC’s Mark Albro. Men’s Premier League First Grade, Yagoona Lions FC’s Jamie Bazevski. Women’s Premier League, Revesby Workers FC Maroon’s Mya Donnelly. BDAFA God Medal, Men’s Premier League Reserve Grade Bronze, Central Sydney Wolves FC’s Mayas Hamdan; Silver, Padstow United FC’s Amos Newar; Gold, Bankstown Sports Strikers FC’s Mark Albro. Men’s Premier League First Grade Bronze: Revesby Workers FC’s Bojan Hadzic; Silver, Padstow United FC’s John Martinez; Gold, Yagoona Lions FC’s Jamie Bazevski. Women’s Premier League, Bronze, Revesby Workers FC White, Karen Bennett; Silver, Birrong Sports Club’s Emily McGrath; Gold, Revesby Workers FC Maroon’s Olivia Lambkin.
