SBS presenter Susie Youssef (right) caught up with fourth-generation beekeeper Jodie Goldsworthy when in Beechworth for the SBS new series of Great Australian Walks.
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Driving our road safety
Around 25 police made themselves available to the community on Monday to talk road policing
AN APPRECIATIVE Pieter Mourik from Wooragee found police’s Road Safety/ Road Policing Community Forum held on Monday an excellent presentation by Victoria Police.
Held at the Beechworth Memorial Hall, topics included road trauma and road safety data, details of operations and good news stories.
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“Around 25 police made themselves available including senior personnel travelling from Melbourne as well as senior commanders for the North East region and local regional police where
the community could ask any questions they liked,” he said.
“We really appreciated the public address, and it was good communication.
“If another presentation is held next year a greater number of community members are likely to be drawn to the event.”
Beechworth’s John Eldrid
found the session informative in learning some interesting facts.
“Experts in their various police fields imparted information and their knowledge,” he said.
Acting Senior Sergeant Mal Clarke from Beechworth Police said statistics of road trauma over the past five years had been
discussed covering the Wodonga Police Service from Corryong to Rutherglen and Wodonga to Beechworth.
“We gave a breakdown on collisions including fatal ones and the causes with the majority attributed to driver error such as drivers not paying attention and inexperience,” he said.
“Serious collisions are about the same in numbers in the 50s and 60s.”
Acting Snr Sgt Clarke said to help keep people safe there would be more police visibility on roads with greater road traffic enforcement operations including on high-speed roads as well as random breath testing (RBTs).
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Beechworth celebrates its National Heritage listing
By CORAL COOKSLEY
RETIRED Indigo Shire engineer Don Pope cut a cake at afternoon tea in Beechworth’s Police Paddock on August 25 to celebrate National Heritage Listing of the town’s historic administrative precinct.
Ninety people attended a community gathering organised by Beechworth History and Heritage, Old Beechworth Gaol and the Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship and Beechworth Inc with the support of Indigo council to mark the achievement.
The listing – gazetted by the Federal Government and announced by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on August 16 – includes Beechworth’s historic court house, telegraph office, sub-treasury, Chinese protectorate office, gold warden’s office, lock-ups, police stables, Old Beechworth Gaol and shire hall, known to most local people as the town hall.
It defines the 123rd place added to the National Heritage list, which includes Uluru, Kakadu, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Glenrowan Heritage Precinct, Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape and the Batavia Shipwreck.
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COLLABORATION: Beechworth Organ Society’s Mark Stephens (left), former Indigo Shire engineer Don Pope, Indigo independent heritage adviser Deborah Kemp, Beechworth History and Heritage Society’s Jamie Kronborg and Elizabeth Mason, Beechworth Inc’s Katrina Witherow, Sandra Williams, Old Beechworth Gaol’s and ACRE’s Matt Pfahlert, Lorraine Lucas and Kerry Bromage (obscured), Iris Mannik, Anne Wilson, Rick Thwaites, Lillian Hollands, historian Jacqui Durrant (obscured) and Leo Nette at the celebration afternoon tea.
Peter Kenyon
Matt Shore, from the former Ned Kelly Vault, who were unable to be at the celebration.”
ACRE chief executive Matt Pfahlert said Old Beechworth Gaol’s inclusion in the listing was testament to the 19 local families who invested in the consortium formed to buy the gaol in 2016 and keep it in community hands.
Mr Pfahlert said the gaol complex was otherwise likely to have been sold to a developer. It has become home to a thriving social enterprise and learning centre.
Beechworth Inc president Katrina Witherow said collaboration across the community had achieved the listing, the result of extensive professional research, advocacy, and community support.
Grants help schools prepare for bushfire safety
By CORAL COOKSLEY
FIVE Indigo Shire schools will receive close to $124,000 between them to help ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season. The schools received grants from the State Government to carry out essential maintenance work and reduce fire risk.
Through the Bushfire Preparedness (Vegetation) Program (BPVP), Beechworth Secondary College received $32,075, Beechworth Primary School scored $24,371 while Chiltern Primary School were granted $24,017.
Yackandandah Primary School received $23,497 while Osborne Flat Primary School were awarded $19,873.
For Beechworth Secondary College principal Trish Broom funding each year is used to ensure the school grounds and the stadium as a shelter in place are maintained to specific requirements.
“It supports us being prepared for the bushfire season to safeguard us against ash and smoke,” she said.
“This maintenance is above or different in expectations for schools in a city area.”
itage chair Jamie Kronborg said the community was honoured to be among those present at Saturday’s celebration, which included people who had worked tirelessly for years to maintain Beechworth’s extraordinary colonial-era cultural and built legacy.
“We especially acknowledged the thinking, diligence and skill of independent heritage adviser Deborah Kemp and historian Jacqui Durrant whose robust work informed the successful listing application,” he said.
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“Members of the 1990 Save the Court House Group, including Leo Nette, Anne Wilson, Iris Mannik and Lillian Hollands, attended.
“So did retired shire engineer Don Pope, Helen Freeman and former Indigo Shire heritage advisory committee members.
“We remembered the late Roy Harvey, Meg Marshall and Bill Wilson APM OAM, and acknowledged the advocacy of Heidi Freeman, Jim Didolis, Gwen Grey, Pat Wilson, Bob and Rosemary Simpson and
Indigo councillor and cultural heritage advisory committee chair Di Shepheard congratulated the community on its achievement.
Mr Kronborg thanked Indigo council’s Beechworth historic precinct and visitor experience manager Jennifer Allan, tourism manager Susannah Doyle and community and economic development director Sally Rice for their support to help organise the afternoon tea, and Beechworth Bakery whose staff baked a large celebratory cake.
Introduced five years ago, the program helps schools undertake essential vegetation clearance around school buildings prior to the bushfire season and municipal fire danger periods. Schools receiving funds are listed on the Bushfire at Risk Register (BARR), with the work aimed at mitigating the risk of harm to the school’s community and buildings in the event of a bushfire.
The BPVP also provides a school support program where an accredited Bushfire Planning and Design consultant visits a school twice a year to help preparations while ensuring the schools complete a Vegetation Management Plan every three years.
Minister for Education Ben Carroll said the government supports schools to be as fire ready as possible against devastating bushfires with long lasting impacts.
Outages still expected for parts of North East region
SEVERE and sustained weather across the south of the state could potentially remain ongoing through the weekend, which may impact AusNet’s power network.
The Alpine region experienced winds of up to 90km/h on Thursday and could reach as high as 130km/h.
Seymour, Wallan, Rubicon, Mansfield, Lilydale, Beaconsfield, Leongatha, Warragul, Sale and Traralgon may experience winds of up to 100km/h.
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According to AusNet’s outage tracker, thousands of homes were left without power in the wake of Sunday night’s storms which swept through the North East.
Wind gusts of up to 65km/h hit the Bureau of Meteorology’s Wangaratta Airport recording station overnight as storms entered region from around 6pm.
A total of 17.8mm was recorded from 6pm to 6:30pm with 20.2mm of rain falling in total.
A total of 1138 homes were still without power on Monday morning, with properties in Gapsted, Bowmans Forest, Beechworth, Stanley and Murmungee affected.
Emergency crews were kept busy responding to fallen trees across the region.
The busiest of the SES Hume region crews were the Wangaratta unit who had 25 requests for assistance, with the Great Alpine Road, Eldorado Road and Warby Range Road being the hardest hit areas.
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Community’s chance to talk to police about road
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Mr Eldrid said trouble spots had been highlighted including a comment raised from the community about Rutherglen’s unsafe Main Street creating a valuable discussion.
“Police outlined all the work they do and how they looked at every aspect of accidents,” he said.
“Among them were traffic and road conditions and fatigue too.”
“Police are taking care out there, but they need community support – it’s a two-way street – and they rely on us as much as we rely on them.”
Mr Eldrid said speed limits and exit speeds in merging lanes had also been on the agenda.
“Road ownership was also discussed be it state, federal or local government,” he said.
“I found it very interesting and an eye opener.
“There was great feedback and it’s about keeping people alive on roads.”
The event drew around 25 to 30 people from the community.
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TREES DOWN: Myrtleford SES attended requests for assitance in Beechworth in the aftermath of storms sweeping through the North East on Sunday night. PHOTO: Myrtleford SES
Walking for a great cause
By CORAL COOKSLEY
A PASSION to help end hunger crises around the world drove a young secondary college student to organise a 40km fundraising walk from Beechworth to Wangaratta following the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail last Sunday.
An aching body, blisters and exhaustion didn’t stop Amy Schilling from feeling a sense of achievement at the end with a young team raising $1290 of a $1500 target for the cause to help others.
Joined by six friends from school - the Beechworth Secondary College (BSC) year nine student said she set up her campaign from discovering World Vision’s 40-hour challenge for its faminefighting programs.
“I am also in a scouting program and had one last project to do for my peak scout award,” she said.
“Although I could choose any category such as sports, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), arts and literature, I knew I wanted to choose a project from the ‘better world’ category.”
The better world framework was developed by the Scout Movement’s World Organisation in partnership with the United Nations.
“I felt the need to do a project that benefits someone else and I believe famine should be ended as no one should have to face conditions that put them in the
line of hunger,” Amy said.
The 14-year-old also said she ran the fundraiser with students from Beechworth Secondary College as a scout’s project giving her school peers a chance to fundraise too.
The group completed the walk in 11 hours and 15 minutes with little breaks along the way, until reaching Apex Park in Wangaratta.
“Three of us began at 6am with another two joining in later to walk 27km then another two took part to walk for the last eight kilometres including, Humanities teacher Mr Pedersen,” the teenager said.
Amy with Irena Purnell and
Alistair Merritt walked 42km while Thea Fraser and Amii Rennick walked 27km with Straun Richer and Eva Doyle walking eight kilometres.
Amy said it had been a relief to sit down at their finish point with hot chips to eat.
She said the group could hardly get up again following the walk.
Another challenge when returning home had been a power outage with no shower available.
Determined to reach the fundraising goal, Amy said she was hopeful of reaching their target.
Humanities teacher Finn Pedersen said teachers wanted
By CORAL COOKSLEY
A BRAND-NEW series of Great Australian Walks recently returned to SBS with Beechworth being featured next week on September 5.
Produced by Mint Pictures, the 10-part documentary series is televised weekly on Thursdays at 7.30pm on SBS and SBS on Demand. Each episode is hosted by one of three presenters, with Beechworth’s historic charm drawing Sydney-based comedian, actor and presenter Susie Youssef to town.
In a nine kilometre walk around Beechworth, Susie meets fourth-generation beekeeper Jodie Goldsworthy to chat about bees and honey production at the Beechworth Bee Arboretum.
She also chats to Mark Monshing in the Chinese section of the local cemetery to talk about his Chinese ancestry as Mark’s family emigrated to Beechworth during the Gold Rush.
to show support for the walk and celebrate their aspiration by joining in.
“There is also a great joy and thrill by young people setting a hard goal and through grit, stamina and self-belief achieving it,” he said.
“It is also fantastic that this goal was centred on helping others.
“We are part of a global village, and I think Amy’s work with the scouts helps her see that she is an actor on the world stage - one step at a time.”
World Vision Australia is accepting donations until September 22 with the youth team’s fundraiser link at www.40hourfamine. com.au/beechworth-y.
Susie also catches up with Deborah Rechter, who led the in-depth historical analysis and research for the Kelly Trials exhibition while she also explains how the telegraph station worked - the“1880s version of live tweeting”–helping journalists of the day to broadcast the news of Kelly’s capture.
The presenter meets Waywurru woman Megan Carter who uncovered a family secret about her great-grandfather – a famous boxer and a VFL official who hid his Indigenous identity.
“Speaking to this beautiful, generous woman about her complicated story was extraordinary,” Susie said.
Other walks featured in series two include Cape to Cape Track (WA), Snowies Alpine Walk (NSW), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (NT), Bruny Island (TAS), The Bay Trail (VIC), Wadjemup/Rottnest Island to Fremantle (WA), Wilpena Pound (SA), Bathers Way (NSW) and The Riesling Trail (SA).
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ON THE WAY: BSC students Irene Purnell (left), Thea Fraser, Amii Rennick, Eva Doyle and Amy Schilling on Sunday’s walk from Beechworth to Wangaratta.
Finding joy in volunteering
PETER Twigg was born in the north western Victorian town of Charlton in the Mallee and spent the first 17 years of his life on a wheat farm between Sea Lake and Berriwillock. He has lived in Rutherglen for close to five years.
What do you do workwise?
I am retired and have had a number of jobs over 40 plus years in the workforce.
I first commenced full-time employment with ANZ Bank, then into merchant banking, and then portfolio management.
Being a country boy, I left Melbourne in 1990 and managed a retirement village in West Albury for six years then worked in the NSW club industry for 13 years before retiring in 2009.
What brought you to your role/career?
My first 10 years in the workforce was in the bank and after leaving the bank I enjoyed the challenge of moving on to different work environments.
What did you love about your work?
I always enjoyed going to work and having daily interaction with clients and then establishing a rapport with residents and club members from 1990 onwards.
What do you do in the community?
Currently I’m president of the Rutherglen Neighbourhood Watch, a founding member of Indigo Community Voice Inc., have been a member of Chiltern Landcare for eight years, coached football at senior and underage levels to name just a few.
I believe volunteering is a most satisfying way of making a contribution to the community that you live in.
Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing?
Introduced flora such as blackberries and
feral olive trees.
Feral olives are a major issue along the Murray Valley Highway east and west of Rutherglen and along the Springhurst Road from Rutherglen to the Black Dog Creek. Blackberry is rife along sections of the Black Dog Creek too.
What would you do to solve change, improve that situation?
Tiers of Government at all levels have to acknowledge the problem, provide incentives for landowners and not take the ostrich approach.
Landcare groups can’t do it alone.
Chiltern and Rutherglen Landcare Groups together with the Landmates crew from Beechworth Correctional Centre spent countless hours removing feral olives along Kilborn Rd between Federation Way and Distillery Rd and Chiltern Valley Road near the Rutherglen Research Station some 10 years ago.
What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?
People living in fear and having to deal with trauma daily through no fault of their own, in so many countries throughout the world. If the person you would most like to meet came to Indigo Shire (past or present), or was already here, who would that be, what would you show them, and why?
The late South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman, Nelson Mandela.
I would show him the Indigenous rock paintings at the Yeddonba Aboriginal cultural site in the Chiltern Mount Pilot National Park, particularly the painting of the Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) that reputedly died out on the Australian mainland some 3,000 plus years ago.
Like the great man himself they are awe inspiring.
What book are you reading?
‘Killing Floor’ by Lee Child featuring fictional character, Jack Reacher.
Have read a lot of his novels featuring Jack with plenty of escapism.
My only disappointment was seeing Tom Cruise in the adapted film at 5 ft 7’’ in height (1.7 metres) playing Reacher who is 6 ft 5” (1.95 metres).
Preserving heritage high on council candidate’s agenda
By CORAL COOKSLEY
A PASSION for community engagement and being part of well-informed local government decision making strategies has driven Beechworth’s Graham Parton to toss his hat in the ring for forthcoming council elections in October.
Graham’s extensive experience stretches from advisory to decision-making roles for environmental projects having worked for several companies in the field, including some across the Riverina and Murray Valley.
Another had been chairing the Sustainability Committee for one of Australia’s largest companies, Wesfarmers.
“Prior to these roles I had a background in the social
sciences and was working in the New South Wales Premier’s department on both industrial and environmental issues,” Graham said.
“Giving decisionmakers good advice and keeping them well-informed while making projects happen has been my role for most of my working life.
“There is a need for councillors to be tuned into the community’s concerns and to take an active role in addressing them.”
Among other top priorities should Graham be in the race are the preservation of heritage and the unique character of shire towns and villages, protecting the environment as well as balancing infrastructure and planning for the shire’s growth.
“Balancing tourism with enjoying the quality of life for country living like we do is on my agenda too,” he said.
“There is a risk that we can lose some of that country life style through having too much tourism so it has to be properly managed.”
Graham said community engagement in a practical way for council decisionmaking is vital, particularly surrounding heritage values.
“It’s all about grassroots participatory democracy where ordinary people are involved in significant decision-making and making sure every voice is heard,” he said.
“It is important to find views of all community groups however diverse and individuals for local govern-
ment decision-making.”
The council candidate also advocated for sustainable building practices for the protection and preservation of native forests, and to promote energy efficiency.
“I would also like to see people with common aims and tolerance for those with different views working together to achieve goals from being a well-informed community,” Graham said.
“With a desire to make things happen such as more action in addressing climate change would also be a step in the right direction with additional electrical vehicle chargers and totally renewable communities around the shire as examples.
“Climate change is the most serious problem we
have and is a life threatening one for most of the species on earth.
and
COMMUNITY FOCUSED: Rutherglen’s Peter Twigg finds volunteering a satisfying way to contribute to community.
INCLUSIVITY PASSION: Beechworth’s Graham Parton is driven to ensure every voice is heard should he be elected to council.
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Back-to-back Barton Medals for Fendyk
■ From back page Fendyk’s win off the field came after a vital 15-point elimination final triumph over Thurgoona last Sunday, with the Bushrangers making a 12-goal turnaround on the result a week prior.
Beechworth came out the stronger side to establish a three goal lead which they would be able to maintain for most of the wet and windy afternoon, despite surges from the Bulldogs in the second half.
Key posts Liam Stephens, Kayde Surrey and Lachie Armstrong rose to the occasion when their side needed them most to be named among the best.
Reigning premiers
Chiltern await Beechworth back at Sandy Creek on Sunday, after they were stunned by the in-form Kiewa-Sandy Creek to the tune of 51-points.
Fendyk said the win helped re-affirm belief back into the side who had lost their place in the top three heading into finals.
“It was a bit disappointing to miss out on
the double chance, but knowing you have to win to progress, you play a bit more like the season in on the line and it makes you try that little bit harder,” he said.
“Winning a final is a big moral booster which is what we needed, I think the mindset has changed completely from how we played the last two weeks of the season.
“We know we’re going to have up that effort at least by 10 per cent to get the win this week.”
The under 17s ‘Bushies also won their way through to the semi-finals with a thrilling five-point win over Rutherglen.
Beechworth were made to fightback from a 20-point halftime deficit and stormed home with three goals to one in the last quarter.
Reuben Pfahlert was named best afield for the Bushrangers while Eli Saunders carried across his form from the regular season to snag three goals.
The under 17s will also take on the Swans from 10:20am Sunday at the MCG of the bush, with the seniors to follow at 2pm.
From Wang’ to world champ, Bella claims U20 gold
By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
BELLA Pasquali and the Australian U20 mixed 4x400m team have conquered the world after winning gold Wednesday morning.
Qualifying fastest overnight in Lima, Peru, the Australians made up of Bella, Jordan Gilbert, Jack Deguara and Sophia Gregorevic dominated the field to smash their own U20 Oceanic record from their heat run, finishing in 3:19.27 in the final.
Running second, Bella was handed the baton from Gilbert in a tight opening to the race and was able to put a gap between the field as she reached the back straight, coming home in signature fashion to set up a lead Australia would never relinquish.
Fellow Victorian Gregorevic was tasked with the final leg of the race and held her nerves to come home with a comfortable win, as Poland (3:20.44) and China (3:21.27) took out the remaining podium positions.
It’s the first medal Australia has won at the championships following the conclusion of day one.
Beechworth golfers head to sand green championships
By DYLAN POOL
THE weather again impacted any competition golf
at Beechworth last Wednesday or Sunday.
Also with most of our women heading to Howlong Wednesday for their Bowl.
As far as we know, we haven’t heard of any prizes
that were brought back home.
On Saturday a large number of our Women golfers ventured over to Rutherglen for their women’s Bowl.
Going by the results it looks like Judy Pierce cleaned up in the Diamond Divas event and Hollie
Goodwin won a nearest to pin.
Unfortunately due to male members travelling to Dimboola along with Glenda Marshall we didn’t have anyone represent the club in the Rutherglen men’s tournament on the Sunday.
Over at Dimboola on a rather challenging layout,
Beechworth Fire Brigade given truck boost
By CORAL COOKSLEY
BEECHWORTH Fire Brigade has increased its capacity to protect the community with an added fire truck ready for the approaching summer fire season.
The brigade recently took delivery of the 34-year-old Hino tanker outfitted by the group to primarily respond to grass and scrub fires as well as fires beyond reticulated (town) water supplies.
Beechworth Fire Brigade maintenance officer Rohan France said the brigade purchased the 1990 2.4 diesel fire truck from the Wooragee Fire Brigade.
With the purchase funded by the CFA, he said the local Brigade topped up funds with $12,000 for the truck’s equipment upgrade from fundraising efforts over time with the local community such as barbeques.
“We also raise funds from
we didn’t walk away with much silverware.
The only winner of any note was Darren Edwards who won the A Grade nett on the Sunday with 34 points.
Next year the event is at Charlton Golf Club in the Kara Kara district.
Hopefully we can have more attending again.
Thanks must go to Dean Howard who drove the minibus to Dimboola, much appreciated by all.
This coming Sunday (Father’s Day) will be the September Monthly Medal at Beechworth.
Arrive at 11:30am for 12noon hit off
The following Sunday is
Chiltern’s Tournament. Chilterns women’s Bowl is also on Tuesday September 10.
We hope to have a good representation at both events.
Also get your teams in for the club’s two person Ambrose on Friday September 27 (AFL Public Holiday).
our fire extinguisher and hose reel maintenance program for commercial premises,” he said.
Rohan said the tanker is also equipped with breathing apparatus for car and house fires.
The extra fire truck gives the Fire Brigade a fleet of two appliances with one optimised for structural fires and one optimised for grass and scrub fires.
“We now have increased capacity to protect our community,” Rohan said.
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SUPERIOR STRENGTH: Lachie Armstrong plucks one out of mid-air.
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THE BIG THREE: Yackandandah’s Zack Leitch, Beechworth’s Cam Fendyk and and Baranawartha’s Jarrad Farwell shared Barton Medal honours on Tuesday night polling 22 votes each in a thrilling count.
GREEN AND GOLDEN: Bella Pasquali (left), Jack Deguara, Sophia Gregorevic and Jordan Gilbers took home mixed 4x400m gold on Wednesday morning. PHOTO: World Athletics
ALL SMILES: Members of the Beechworth Fire Brigade Ian McVea (back left), Neil ‘Fossil’ Tyson, Hannah Hunt, Brendan Halleur, Nathan Fleming, Nicki Munro, David Garcia, Jess Hercott with Tom Christesen (front kneeling) and Tracy McVea happy to have another truck. PHOTO: Rohan France.
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Fendyk’s
BEECHWORTH’S Cam Fendyk reached the upper echelon of the TDFL for a second straight year winning the Barton Medal in a threeway tie.
Fendyk, who shared the award with Yackandandah’s Zack Leitch and Baranawartha’s Jarrad Farwell, made a flying start in the count at Commercial Club Albury on Tuesday night reaching 22 votes out of a possible 36 by round 12. He wouldn’t poll another
Cam Fendyk claimed second straight Barton Medal in a three-way tie on
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vote for the rest of the season, missing a month with a shoulder injury, but he had already done enough to clinch the league’s best and fairest honours.
Fendyk said he was shocked to have won the award.
“It’s certainly nice, but I didn’t think I’d be anywhere near it to be honest,” he said.
“This one felt a little bit embarrassing, especially with the amount of games I played.
“I didn’t even think I would be the best player in our side this year with the way some of our other guys have gone; the personal development of some of our young guys has
been really impressive.”
Remarkably Leitch also missed five weeks at the start of the season with a hamstring injury and runner up Brodie A’Vard (16 votes) missed portions of the year with an overseas trip.
Fendyk said while he felt his award-winning season last year was more consistent than this year’s win, he
said watching the growth of his side who have defied the odds this year and returned to Sandy Creek had inspired his footy.
“Clancy Ellett, Degan Dolny and Liam Stephens are all under 21 and the way they’ve been playing is a huge reason why we’re playing finals and why we’ve won a final as well,” he said.
“You do enjoy your footy
a lot more when you’re winning and when you’re enjoying it you start playing your best footy.”
The 25-year-old captain has been near-perfect in the past three years of the medal count, polling 27 votes and placing third to Chiltern’s Scott Meyer in 2022 and winning the award with 26 votes last year.
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Skip Pieper competes in the ruck for Beechworth against Thurgoona as the Bushies’ kept their season alive with a 15-point win and will face Chiltern this Sunday in the semi-finals.
PHOTO: Cassie Buchanan