BLEDDYN Gant took a great haul of awards at the Port Macquarie Pirates' presentation night.
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The big forward was immense on the field this season, helping the team reach the grand final against Hastings Valley Vikings, and his input was recognised at the presentation night at The Westport Club.
Gant won Footballer of the Year, Best Forward and the Best and Fairest in first grade.
Pirates coach Nigel Hurlston said Gant's professionalism and leadership made him the standout player on the park for the club this season.
"He'd be the best player the club's had this year," Hurlston said.
"His professionalism and his attitude. He's never missed a training session.
Award winners
Under 14s
Best and Fairest - Fin Carter-Ellis
Best Back - Alex Robinson
Best Forward - Tom Walker
Players/Player - Tom Currey
Most Improved - Blake Addison
Coaches Award - Brad Smith
Under 16s
Best and Fairest - Sam Begbie
Players Player - Cooper Reichelt
Best Back - Aiden Fox
Best Forward - Jacob Hardie
Most Improved - Solomon Gluckstern-Hill
Coaches Award - Dafydd Wall
Under 18s
Best and Fairest - Lewis McKechnie
Players Player - Mackye Shore
Best Back - James Gallagher
Best Forward - Dave Puchert and Kye Marshall
Most Improved - Tate Rissel and Lach-lanWilmott
Coaches Award - Sam Gleeson and Jamieson Williams
Golden Oldies Encouragement Award - Gus McPhail
Reserve Grade
Best and Fairest - Jeremy McKechnie
Players Player - Michael Ashworth
Best Back - Glenn Strong
Best Forward - Pat Hourigan
Most Improved - Ben Smith
Coaches Award - Rhys Dutton
First Grade
Best and Fairest - Bleddyn Gant
Players Player - Reece Nolan and Chris Geary
Best Back - Angus Knox and Chris Young
Best Forward - Bleddyn Gant
Coaches Award - Caleb Scholes
Footballer of the Year - Bleddyn Gant
Clubman of the Year - Brett Gallagher