JUST two votes separated Glenn Daly and Brodie Collins after the final card was called in Eaglehawk Football Netball Club's seniors best and fairest award for the 2014 season.
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A key player in Eaglehawk's defence, Daly polled 96 votes to win the George Ilsley Medal for the first time.
Collins figured in a lot of play through the midfield and scored 94 votes, with Brodie Filo next best on 71.
The Ilsley Medal win was a unique feat by Daly.
He became the first player in the club's history to have won all three best and fairest medals.
The George Ilsley Medal, seniors; Alan Williams Medal, reserves; and Darren Thompson, under-18s; were first struck a decade ago.
Daly's consistency, dash and clearing kicks caught the eye of those casting votes and also selectors of the Bendigo Advertiser's BFNL Team of the Year.
Eaglehawk coach Luke Monaghan said Daly's loyalty and persistence were an inspiration to many at the club.
Daly's tally of 177 matches includes 87 in seniors and 90 in reserves.
There were many highlights of Eaglehawk's function held on AFL grand final eve at Bendigo Club.
Life membership was awarded to senior captain Luke Button and to key off-field player Leon Kelly.
Eaglehawk is the only football club Button has played for.
In 2014 he passed the 200-game mark at senior or reserve level with Eaglehawk.
Button is a multiple premiership-winning player with the Hawks.
Kelly's 13-year stint on the committee in the 80s and 90s included seven as president.
He was chairman of selectors when Eaglehawk won the senior premiership in 1982 and was a strong campaigner against amalgamation with Northern United in the late 80s and early 90s.
The John Ledwidge senior coaches award was presented to Sam Thompson.
A previous winner of the under-18s team champion award, Sam Thompson worked extremely hard to become a key member of the senior line-up as the season rolled on.
In the reserves award, Ben Conley was a runaway winner on 95 votes. Runner-up in the Ross Pointon-coached team was Brodie Hawke.
Best in the finals for the reserves was Sam Thompson.
The coaches award went to Barkley Jackson.
The night kicked off with Josh Walsh winning the under-18s medal by a vote from Lachlan Atherton, with Justin Bateson another vote away in third place.
Other award winners in the under-18s were Tom Pontell, coaches; Justin Bateson, most valuable; Justin Laird, goalkicking; Lethan Schenck, most consistent; Oscar Madden, best utility.
An appreciation award was presented to Gavin Parkes.
On the netball court, Amy Jackman capped a great year in defence by being the A-grade team champion on 63 votes.
Runner-up was Genevieve McColl on 41.
A key player on and off the netball court, Amanda O'Neill reached the 150-game milestone thi season.
Clubmates to achieve major marks in 2014 were Luke Button, 200 club games; Tim Nicolson, 150 senior games; Ian Ferguson and Kyle Hartley, 150 reserve games; Aiden Metcalf, 100 reserve games; and Ryan Threlfall, 100 club games.
The George Ennor best clubperson award went to Steve Kenny, chef for training teas, sponsors lunch, and volunteer at other club functions.
The committee helper award was presented to Maddy Combridge for her support of club functions, for netball coach Kylie Piercy, and the Friday breakfasts at California Gully Primary School.
Coaches award in the netball were presented to Ashlea Jenkyn, A-grade; Isabel Nicol-Smith, A-reserve; Samantha Brown, B-grade; Georgia Weekley, B-reserve; Lydia Barri, 17-under; Riley Arthur, development team No. 1; and Gracie Holden, development team No. 2.
Best in finals for the 17-under netball team was Toni Burns.
Top 10 in Eaglehawk FNC best and fairest awards:
Seniors, George Ilsley Medal:
Glenn Daly 96, Brodie Collins 94, Brodie Filo 71, Tyler Miles 66, Josh Ketterer 66, Tim Nicolson 55, Ben McPhee 53, Kevin Archbold 34, Sean Williams 32, Riley McIvor 27.
Reserves, Alan Williams Medal:
Ben Conley 95, Brodie Hawke 64, Rees May 61, Matt Price 59, Ryan Wellington 48, Luke Rundell-Gordon 42, Ollie Butler 36, Andrew Jardine 33, Mali Cross 33, Ian Ferguson 29.
Under-18, Darren Thompson Medal:
Josh Walsh 76, Lachlan Atherton 75, Justin Bateson 74, Oscar Madden 73, Tom Pontell 62, Wade Minter 58, Lethan Schenck 57, Brandon Vaughan-Spruce 46, Dylan Hanley 44, Justin Laird 39.
Netball, A-grade - Amy Jackman 63, Genevieve McColl 41, Ashlea Jenkyn 28, Eleisha Lay 21, Emma Jenkyn 21, Rachel O'Brien 16, Phebe Baines 12, Jess Jackman 9, Amanda O'Neill 5.
A-reserve - Tanya Hanley 58, Renee McCluskey 31, Montana Dean 30, Isabel Nichol-Smith 27, Kelly Pay 23, Morgan Yarwood 15, Tessa Atherton 8, Emily Findlay 6, Kate Roulston 6, Maddyson Combridge 4.
B-grade - Stacee Burns 39, Jayde McConville 36, Madedyson Combridge 31, Samantha Brown 17, Kate Roulston 17, Hayley Koetsier 16, Darcy Thompson 16, Rhiana Broadbent 15, Sofia Pettifer 6, Jordyn Pianta 5.
B-reserve - Taylah Giddings 34, Taylah Pointon 34, Georgia Weekley 23, Ashlee Bennett 15, Samantha Brown 14, Chloe Maddex 11, Caitlin Jones 9 Jordyn Pianta 7, Hayley Koetsier 6, Stacee Burns 5.
17-under - Toni Burns 58, Rani Madden 41, Lyndia Barri 33, Imogen Davies 28, Elli Williams 23, Madeleine Atherton 13, Kayla Pearce 12, Amelia Binns 7, Taylah Pointon 1.
