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Camberwell Dragons Under 18 Boys 2023-24 VJBL season award winners and coaches’ comments.

18.1 Boys
Most Diligent, Dedicated and Determined: Hamish Campbell-Burns
“Hamish receives this award for his outstanding commitment to the team, his ability to lead by example and his willingness to develop in his own time. He never misses a training and makes sure to give his absolute best effort at all times. His continual improvement can be attributed to how hard he works behind closed doors and by his willingness to apply feedback from coaches.” – Coach Fraser Kennedy.

Teammate of the Year: Charlie Sweet
“Charlie is the epitome of a great teammate. Someone who cheers and supports regardless of his individual performance, but also someone who will lead by his actions on the court. He will always put his body on the line to make a play for the team, he’ll play his role to the best of his ability no matter what is asked of him and truly unites our team with his loveable personality.” – Coach Fraser Kennedy.

18.2 Boys
Most Valuable Player: Jason He
Coach’s Award: Archer Barkley

18.3 Boys
Most Valuable Player: Langdon Tainsh
“Langdon had a great season this year, top scoring whilst also facilitating the offence and being a great defender. That, accompanied by his drive to get better and his attitude, makes Langdon a worthy recipient of this award.” – Coach Ben Wardlaw.

Coach’s Award: James Harris
“James had a good year on the court, but it was his hard work and dedication off the court that really stands out. James was always at training ready to learn and the improvement can be seen.” – Coach Ben Wardlaw.

18.4 Boys
Most Valuable Player: Luka Tse Farrell
“As the season has progressed there has been an evident jump in Luka’s scoring as well as defensive ability. With his ability to be consistent and take feedback well, Luka does a great job of cementing himself as one of the key performers on this team, while also being able to help his teammates get better as well. Great job, Luka.” – Coach Oscar Percy.

Most Improved: Lucas Walsh
“As the season has progressed, so has Lucas’ skills and confidence. His ability to now take open shots from the three-point line has only made his game that much better. By being a talented scorer as well as an equally skilled defender, Lucas is a noticeable talent for next year as a top ager. Keep putting in the hard work, Lucas and you’ll reap the benefits.” – Coach Oscar Percy.

18.5 Boys
Coach’s Award: Levi Henson
“His outstanding attitude and ability to give 100 per cent every week was consistent all season, and no matter the game he was having, he would still bring positive energy to everyone around him. Levi’s hard work and good hustle lifted up the energy and level of play for everyone. Congratulations, Levi!” – Coach Mitchell Collard.

Defensive Player of the Year: Kieran Durkin
“His smart play and relentless work ethic have been instrumental in our team’s success. Kieran’s dedication to defence, his ability to read the game, and his hard work in every practice and game have truly set him apart. Most reliable defender that could fix any mistakes made on the defensive end. Congratulations, Kieran.” – Coach Mitchell Collard.

18.6 Boys
Most Valuable Player: Brooklyn Ridley
“Brooklyn consistently set the tone for effort and intensity over the course of the season. He proved a very versatile player, changing his role as often required by the team and excelling in positions one through three. Brooklyn shot the ball at a very high efficiency all season, hitting game winners in top-of-the-table clashes and in must-win games, including our Grand Final win in Adelaide. Not only leading in scoring, Brooklyn led in assists and always made his teammates play more cohesively. When the game was on the line, he was the first to step up and could be relied upon to lead and execute under pressure. Well deserving of the MVP.” – Coach Shane Ridley.

Defensive Player of the Year: Toby Molyneux
“Toby consistently set the standard for defence throughout the season, which was the defining characteristic of our team identity. His on-ball pressure was exceptional and led to many steals and scores in transition. Toby is a great teammate and always made the unselfish play and got his teammates involved. He had a great attitude and always remained calm under pressure.  A pleasure to coach and well deserving of DPoY.” – Coach Shane Ridley.