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East Gippsland United Football Club (EGUFC) recently marked the end of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League (LVSL) season with the annual presentation night function.

Senior and junior award presentations were made to celebrate player achievements throughout season 2024.

Most valuable player (MVP) awards were presented to Rhys Rodriguez (under 13), Rafael Rodriguez (under 15), Kyal Hood (reserves) and Noah Price (seniors)

In a separate evening, EGUFC coach Dave Claridge was awarded the LVSL’s senior men’s coach of the year, an award that is voted by the other men’s coaches in the league.

The summer seven’s competition is now well underway with many of club’s senior list keeping their fitness over the off season before commencing another pre-season.

Under 15: (back) Eve Hamer (MVP runner up), Rafael Rodriguez (MVP), Mason Radley (MVP runner up). (front) Caleb Till (most improved), Hirahni Hudson (coach’s award) and Jessie Williams (golden boot). (PS)

Reserves: Craig Emery (coach’s award), Kyal Hood (MVP) and Lawson Ward (MVP runner up). Absent: Sean Mamo (golden boot). (PS)

Seniors: Alex Padula (MVP runner up), Noah Price (MVP and coach’s award), Jaydon Steele (golden boot) and Lachlan Dare (players’ player). (PS)

East Gippsland United Football Club held its presentation night recently. PICTURED: Best clubman presentation: Jarrah Feather (reserves coach), Adam Cheesley (clubman award) and David Claridge (senior coach). (PS)