The Melton Toyota Riddell District Football & Netball League, in conjunction with award sponsor Dome Security, are pleased to announce the nominations for the Steve Turner Medal - RDFNL Dome Rising Gun Award for Round 1 of the 2016 RDFNL season.
Steve Turner is a name synonymous with junior football in the north/western metropolitan areas. Steve is a Life Member of the Riddell District FNL who has held many roles within the league, including a stint as Football Operations Manager and on the RDFNL Board. In 2016, Steve once again sits on the RDFNL Board.
Round 1 - Liam Berry - Rupertswood
Liam hit the ground running in round one in the win over Wallan. He was one of the best and hasn't looked back.
Liam is a hard running midfielder who is physically imposing and brilliant with disposal.
He played his junior football at Rupertswood.
Liam spent the 2012 and 2013 seasons on the Cannons list and played 22 games. In the last of those seasons, he tasted Senior football with Rupertswood.
Liam returned to the team last year and played 11 games and kicked five goals in one game.
He has made his mark this season as a goal kicking midfielder and has cemented his role as one of the generals in the Rupertswood midfield. Liam finished the home and away season playing 14 games and kicking 17 goals.
To be eligible for the Steve Turner Medal, players must be under 23 years of age, and have played less than 15 senior games prior to the start of the 2016 season. Players must have played junior or Under 18.5 football in the RDFNL, and have made themselves available for selection in RDFNL Interleague Programs. Macedon's Jason Cooke won the award last year.
Last Modified on 30/08/2016 08:36