The 2026 Futures season culminated last night with the awarding of the “Harry Taylor Medal” and Annual awards held at Carnaby’s Café Bar and Restaurant.
Players, coaches, staff along with parents gathered to celebrate a successful carnival by all. It was also fantastic to have Ennio Tavani (EFFC President), Adrian Bromage (EFFC CEO) and Shane Woewodin (EFFC GM of Football) all in attendance, and of course Harry Taylor being on hand to present the medal.
Talent Manager David Depane and coach Luke Wilson reflected on the goals and standards set when the group came together in November and how the group embraced what was set for them and adapted to the game style that we were looking to implement. It was most pleasing to report big ticks for all components.
Coach Luke Wilson addressed the crowd, thanking his staff and complimenting the playing group for their devotion to the program. Luke also took a moment to thank the parents for their efforts in transporting and supporting the boys throughout. Luke’s passion showed when he spoke about the group and there is no doubt, he, his staff and the playing group were fully all committed as one throughout the program.
Harry Taylor passed on some wonderful words of wisdom to the playing group on how hard work and perseverance can help you achieve your ultimate goals in both a football sense and life in general.
The vote count for the 7-round season was conducted and concluded in a very tight count with Lachlan Wall jumping out to an early lead with some excellent form through the middle rounds of the carnival. The pack was chasing hard at his heels with Owen Hodge enjoying some solid games to keep him at Lachlans’s heels. Tom De Jong had a very strong end to the carnival and challenged hard with some consistent form seeing him poll votes consistently. With it all coming down to an exciting final round, four players were still in the mix to win the medal. Lachyy Wall jumper ahead after receiving 9 votes in the game, only to be pipped by Owen who picked up 14 votes.Tom De Jong continued his late charge with 18 votes in the game. After a tense last round Owen came our victorious finishing on 64 votes , closely followed by Lachy on 58 votes as runner up , with Tom De Jong’s strong finish to the season seeing him in third place on 54 votes.
Owen was honoured to be presented the ‘Harry Taylor Medal’ as a reward for his very consistent carnival.
Award winners on the night were:
‘Harry Taylor Medal’ Futures F&B – Owen Hodge
Runner Up F & B – Lachlan Wall
Most Consistent – Tom De Jong
Most Courageous – Aiden Wilson
Most Improved – Raf McRae
Shark of The Year – Jack Allier
Top 10:
OWEN HODGE
64
LACHLAN WALL
58
TOM DE JONG
54
AIDEN WILSON
30
JAYKE TAYLOR
28
KINGSTON McCLURE
20
AIDAN MARTIGNAGO
19
TROY WARNER
17
ZANE SUTHERLAND
17
JAYDEN MAKANZA
16
NATE PAULINE
16
Talent Manager David Depane closed the evening thanking the fantastic staff that had devoted their time and commitment over the last six months, along with the players for the way they embraced the program. He also acknowledged the support of our program sponsors and of course the parents who give up so much of their time to support their young men during the program. A special thanks went out the Brentwood-Booragoon Football Clubs for the use of their oval and facility over the course of the program.
Overall, a highly successful carnival was enjoyed by players and staff. We now look forward to the boys progressing into our colt’s program and continuing their journey with the East Fremantle Football Club.
Players, coaches, staff along with parents gathered to celebrate a successful carnival by all. It was also fantastic to have Ennio Tavani (EFFC President), Adrian Bromage (EFFC CEO) and Shane Woewodin (EFFC GM of Football) all in attendance, and of course Harry Taylor being on hand to present the medal.
Talent Manager David Depane and coach Luke Wilson reflected on the goals and standards set when the group came together in November and how the group embraced what was set for them and adapted to the game style that we were looking to implement. It was most pleasing to report big ticks for all components.
Coach Luke Wilson addressed the crowd, thanking his staff and complimenting the playing group for their devotion to the program. Luke also took a moment to thank the parents for their efforts in transporting and supporting the boys throughout. Luke’s passion showed when he spoke about the group and there is no doubt, he, his staff and the playing group were fully all committed as one throughout the program.
Harry Taylor passed on some wonderful words of wisdom to the playing group on how hard work and perseverance can help you achieve your ultimate goals in both a football sense and life in general.
The vote count for the 7-round season was conducted and concluded in a very tight count with Lachlan Wall jumping out to an early lead with some excellent form through the middle rounds of the carnival. The pack was chasing hard at his heels with Owen Hodge enjoying some solid games to keep him at Lachlans’s heels. Tom De Jong had a very strong end to the carnival and challenged hard with some consistent form seeing him poll votes consistently. With it all coming down to an exciting final round, four players were still in the mix to win the medal. Lachyy Wall jumper ahead after receiving 9 votes in the game, only to be pipped by Owen who picked up 14 votes.Tom De Jong continued his late charge with 18 votes in the game. After a tense last round Owen came our victorious finishing on 64 votes , closely followed by Lachy on 58 votes as runner up , with Tom De Jong’s strong finish to the season seeing him in third place on 54 votes.
Owen was honoured to be presented the ‘Harry Taylor Medal’ as a reward for his very consistent carnival.
Award winners on the night were:
‘Harry Taylor Medal’ Futures F&B – Owen Hodge
Runner Up F & B – Lachlan Wall
Most Consistent – Tom De Jong
Most Courageous – Aiden Wilson
Most Improved – Raf McRae
Shark of The Year – Jack Allier
Top 10:
OWEN HODGE
64
LACHLAN WALL
58
TOM DE JONG
54
AIDEN WILSON
30
JAYKE TAYLOR
28
KINGSTON McCLURE
20
AIDAN MARTIGNAGO
19
TROY WARNER
17
ZANE SUTHERLAND
17
JAYDEN MAKANZA
16
NATE PAULINE
16
Talent Manager David Depane closed the evening thanking the fantastic staff that had devoted their time and commitment over the last six months, along with the players for the way they embraced the program. He also acknowledged the support of our program sponsors and of course the parents who give up so much of their time to support their young men during the program. A special thanks went out the Brentwood-Booragoon Football Clubs for the use of their oval and facility over the course of the program.
Overall, a highly successful carnival was enjoyed by players and staff. We now look forward to the boys progressing into our colt’s program and continuing their journey with the East Fremantle Football Club.