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Your 2025-26 Camberwell Dragons VJBL Award Winners: Under 16 Boys.

16.1 Boys

Most Valuable Player – Trevor Noseda

Defensive Player of the Year – Nathan On

– Coach Christian Peachman

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16.2 Boys

Most Valuable Player – Anthony Salgadoe
"Anthony consistently set the standard for our team throughout the season. His impact went well
beyond the scoreboard, leading with his competitiveness, work ethic, consistency and willingness to do whatever the team needed to win. Night after night, he was a reliable presence at both ends of the floor and played a major role in our success. A well-deserved recipient of this year’s Most Valuable Player award."

Defensive Player of the Year – Luke McLachlan
"Luke earned this award through his relentless effort, toughness and commitment on the defensive end.
He consistently took on the toughest match-ups, competed every possession and set the tone with his intensity, communication and willingness to do the little things that don’t always appear on the stat sheet. His defensive mindset played a huge role in our team’s success this season, making him a deserving Defensive Player of the Year."

– Comments by Coach Ben Crowe

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16.3 Boys

Most Valuable Player – Xavier Walker
"Throughout the season, Xavier has consistently shown the culture and expectations we created as a team. He has been the hardest worker throughout the season, despite his role continuously changing due to team injuries. He has also shown continuous development to both his individual skill development as well as understanding team concepts and guiding others through these learnings."

Most Improved – Leo Zhou
"Leo came across from another club and found himself in a new environment. He did a great job of contributing to the culture and standards we set as a team and this reflected in his own development. Throughout the year, he continued to improve on both individual skills and team concept understanding. From where he began, he has done a great job of showing his dedication and motivation to continuously improve."

– Comments by Coach Liam O'Hoy

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16.4 Boys

Most Valuable Player – Jack Everett
"Jack has been a driving force for our team all season. His ability to impact the game on both ends of the
floor, whether through scoring, rebounding, defence or creating opportunities for teammates, made him an invaluable contributor to our success. Jack consistently led by example with his competitiveness and commitment to improvement and was at his best when the team needed him most. Congratulations on an outstanding season, Jack!"

Coach's Award – Henry Crawford
"Henry embodies everything a coach looks for in a player. He brings a fantastic attitude to every training
session and game, is always willing to listen and apply feedback, and consistently puts the team first. His work ethic, coachability and willingness to do the little things helped make those around him better. Henry's commitment to improving and his positive influence on the group make him a deserving recipient of this award. Well done, Henry."

– Comments by Coach Joshua Maddock

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16.5 Boys

Player's Award – Beau Dierkx

Coach's Award – Jacob Yuen

– Coach Daniel Barr

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16.6 Boys

Most Valuable Player – Oliver Isherwood
"Ollie has been highly impactful all season for the team through his rebounding, defence and
scoring. His attitude towards improving has been first class and he is a well deserving award winner."

Coach's Award – Ayrton Beh
"Ayrton has led by example all season at practices and in games. A relentless defender and
exceptional teammate who makes others better through his action and voice."

– Comments by Coach Warren Staples

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16.7 Boys

Most Valuable Player – Joshua Chu
"Outstandingly consistent season – strong leader from the outset and continued to excel through the season."

Most Improved – Ethan Cathie
"The hard work over the season paying off with increasingly dominant displays and more
consistency."

– Comments by Coach Jame Brunton

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16.8 Boys

Most Valuable Player – Sammy Taouk
"Sammy has been a fantastic contributor this season, showing a willingness to take the game
on, back himself and constantly learn from his mistakes. His ability to protect the paint and make an impact defensively, combined with his ability to score both inside and from the outside, has made him a huge part of our team. Congratulations, Sammy — a well-deserved MVP award and a fantastic season!"

Most Improved – Ryan Chen
"Ryan has made incredible progress from the start of the season, growing both as a player
and as a teammate through his willingness to listen, learn and be coached. His attitude and commitment to improvement have been outstanding, and the intensity he brings to every training session and each and every game has lifted the team around him. Congratulations, Ryan — a thoroughly deserved Most Improved award and a fantastic season!

– Comments by Coach Jimmy Reid

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