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Your 2026 Camberwell Dragons EDL Award Winners: Boys.

Under 12 Maroon

Most Valuable Player – Shaun Ong
Best Defensive Player – Elliott Lee

– Coach Steven Bos

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Under 12 White

Most Valuable Player – Hamish Pinata
"Hamish set the standard all year, working non-stop at both ends of the court. Whether making key defensive stops or executing big plays, he earned the total trust of his teammates to bring the ball up and control the game under pressure."

Best Defensive Player – Hugo Tran
"Defence wins games, and Hugo set the tone. Whether it was locking down key players, or pulling down clutch rebounds, Hugo brought high energy and relentless hustle to every single possession."

– Words by Coach Narin Pen

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Under 12 Yellow

Most Valuable Player – Ari Van De Camp
"Top scorer, works hard on rebounds at both ends. His hard work often keeps us in games."

Best Team Player – Darcy Keecha
"A good all round player who always looks for the best option."

– Words by Head Coach Edgar Keecha

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Under 12 Black

Defensive Player of the Year – Bailey Lihou
"Award for being a defensive juggernaut and having a hustle mentality."

Most Valuable Player –Alexander Lintzeris
"Award for outstanding performance at both ends of the court."

– Words by Coach Jason Litzeris

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Under 14 Yellow

Most Valuable Player – James Wilson
"Double-double machine all season long. Our MVP led the team in points and rebounds and is an absolute force in the paint controlling both ends of the floor. Congrats on a huge season, James!

Coach's Award – Marsden Perry Chung
"This player consistently brought effort, attitude and heart to every game and training session. Shows strong commitment to the team, reliable and always giving 100 per cent. Congrats to Marsden on earning this season's Coach's Award!"

– Words by Coach Kim Gov

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Under 14 Maroon

Most Valuable Player – Ivan Cesal
"Ivan may be the smallest guy on the floor, but nobody plays bigger. Every possession, he brings the kind of grit and hustle that can't be coached – diving for loose balls, battling for boards, refusing to back down no matter who's standing across from him. That's not size. That's spirit.This season, Ivan proved that talent plus heart is an unstoppable combination. He didn't just earn this award – he outworked everyone for it. Congratulations, Ivan."

Coach's Award – Jack Pollard
"This year's Coaches Award goes to a player who embodies everything a coach could ask for. Jack brings determination and dedication to every practice and every game. He listens, he learns, and he executes the game plan with total commitment, always putting the team's success ahead of his own stats or spotlight. Jack isn't just a great teammate – he's also our Most Improved Player, proof that showing up with the right attitude and coachability pays off. Congratulations, Jack — this award is well earned."

– Words by Coach Simon Goulding

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Under 14 Black

Coach's Award – Finn Turnham
"Finn was versatile and always willing to do whatever the team asked of him. He had a keen interest in understanding our team system and showed great signs as a future team leader."

Coach's Award – Samuel Toleman
"Whatever role he was given, Sam always played with great calmness, focus and energy. He played every game with our team-first focus, helping to make our team extremely hard to beat."

– Words by Coach Richard Crocker

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Under 14 White

Most Valuable Player – Jaden Matshaba
"The competition's leading three-point sniper!"

Best Team Player –Malachi Khoo
"Team-first player - locking down in defence and pass-first mentality."

– Words by Coach Trieu Hoang

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Under 16 Maroon

Player's Choice Award – Artie Verduci
"Well-deserved recipient chosen by his peers."

Coach's Award – Ollie (Lechen Ma)
"Ollie has proven to be a very coachable player."

– Words by Coach Andrew Patten

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Under 16 Black

Most Valuable Player – Harry Breuker
"Solid player in three areas of offence, defence and teamwork."

Most Improved Player – Jeremy Hughes
"Improving the inside game and teamwork leading to great results."

– Words by Coach Dominic Breuker

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Under 16 White

Player's Player Award – Samuel Ioannou
"Player that accumulated the most points as voted for by teammates."

Player's Player Runner-Up – Zane Entera
"Player that accumulated the second-most points as voted by teammates."

– Words by Coach Joshua Debruin

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Under 16 Yellow

Most Determined Player Award – Yelin Zhang
"For outstanding attitude and effort at trainings and games, Yelin always gives 100 per cent effort and determination to his team and his coaches – on and off the court. Congratulations on a great season, Yelin. Your determination has been such an asset to the team."

Coach's Award – Max Robertson
"For exceptional commitment to the program, and outstanding attendance and attitude at trainings. It's been a pleasure coaching you, Max."

– Words by Coach Joanne Bolton

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