Watson, 29, is one of the youngest recipients of life membership in the club's 163-year history.

On top of playing more than 100 senior games, Watson has coached the Magpies at under-14, under-16 and under-18 level.

Castlemaine FNC award winners for the 2021 season:

Under-17 netball: Most consistent - Emma Giddings, best and fairest runner-up - Jessica Rhone, best and fairest - Kyla Byrne and Paige Langley, coaches award - Stella Matheson.

B-reserve netball: Most consistent - Jessica Rhone, best and fairest runner-up - May Pratt, best and fairest - Lisa Clark, coaches award - Marrisa Kay.

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B-grade netball: Most consistent - Tessa Rinaldi, best and fairest runner-up - Sheryl Rose, best and fairest - Katina Hawken, coaches award - Sarah Peckham.

A-reserve netball: Most consistent - Carly Haddock, best and fairest runner-up - Kim Kennedy, best and fairest - Holly Giddings, coaches award - Janika Veitch.

Under-18 football: Most consistent - Ashton Keogh, best & fairest runners-up - Angus Mayes and Jed Denahy, best and fairest - Camblar Kays, coaches award - Ethan Maltby.

Reserves football: Most consistent - James Chaffey and Lachlan Hyland, best and fairest runner-up - Luke Pritchard, best and fairest - Nick O'Brien, coaches award - Dan Park.

Senior football: Most consistent - John Watson, best and fairest runner-up - Declan Slingo, best and fairest - Liam Wilkinson, coaches award - Callum McConachy.

Best Club Person Award: Jordan Cochrane.

Kane Farrell Rookie of the Year Award: Brodie Byrne.

Simone Mitchell Award: Jessica Chaplin.

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