Shuttsie Takes League MVP Award September 19th, 2008
Shuttsie wins league 2008 Best and Fairest
A capacity crowd turned up last Saturday night to honour the best of the best at the No Regrets bar in trendy King West. The press and public lined the red carpet outside the 2008 OAFL Awards Night trying to get a glimpse at the stars with names such as Dimacakos, Fabbri and Gemmell. Little did they know that one of Maureen's ex-boyfriends had already booked Gemmell for the night to celebrate another baby or wedding or something.
The night was a rousing success, both for the league and the Hawks — even despite a Rat Weasel getting control of the microphone on a couple of occasions. The drinks flowed easily which brought the players from opposing clubs together for a much-needed social. A Hawker took home the big award of the night for the second year in a row.
Nick "Imagine what I could do if my jeans weren't this tight" Shuttleworth won the league's Best and Fairest award, winning the count from the umpires' votes during the season's games. It was a much-deserving award for the big centreman who has dominated most games with his pace and skill. And, really, it's a feat that the guy can even move, given his lanky frame.
Young Danny Walker was looking to repeat as the league's Leading Goalkicker award, but both he and Shuttsie fell short to the Eagles' Troy Marsh's 59 goals. Our two goalkicking stars shared the goals this year a little better than food is shared at Chez Walker-Shutts.
Adam Verdurmen was nominated for the league's Rookie of the Year award, but unfortunately finished runner-up to Ryan Gregory, the very capable big ruckman from the Ottawa Swans. Great effort from you this year Cracky!
The OAFL All-Star Team was also named and three Hawks found the mark, all making the starting line-up. Shuttsie was a shoe-in at Centre Half Forward, Danny was named in the Forward Pocket, and captain Stefan Leyhane was named as the Centre Half Back. Congratulations to all.
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