2026 Presentation Night: The Wrap
Two Player of the Season races came down to a single vote, one player went home with three trophies, and our Goal of the Season has now been watched millions of times around the world.
The club came together to close out the 2026 season, with Kunaal Chandra on hosting duties for a night that delivered drama right to the final envelope.
The Seniors finished third in Metropolitan League 2 South-East, and the vote counts showed just how even the contributions across all three squads were. James Barr edged the Reserves award 17 votes to 16, then added the Golden Boot and Club Person of the Year to complete a three-trophy haul.
2026 award winners
Seniors
Christopher KennedyPlayer of the Season · 16 votes
Martiniano MirandaGolden Boot · 18 goals
Will TownsendCoach's Award
Reserves
James BarrPlayer of the Season · 17 votes
James BarrGolden Boot · 8 goals
Byron KerrCoach's Award
Thirds
Ansel FurtadoPlayer of the Season · 21 votes
Ansel FurtadoGolden Boot · 11 goals
Laurence SongCoach's Award
James BarrClub Person of the Year
Alex Boni-FinchGoal of the Season · 47% of the vote
Ansel Furtado was the standout in the Thirds, polling 21 votes and topping the scoring with 11. Up the road in the Seniors, Christopher Kennedy took Player of the Season while Martiniano Miranda’s 18 goals earned him the Golden Boot.
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The fan vote for Goal of the Season went to Alex Boni-Finch for his Round 5 strike against South Yarra, picking up 47 per cent of the vote after the clip travelled well beyond Glen Iris.
Thank you to every player, coach, volunteer and partner who made 2026 what it was. The AGM is on Thursday 5 November at the Elgin Inn and every member is welcome.
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