Josh De Rossi claims Yoogali SC Best and Fairest

The club did the double in the Capital Premier League, with first grade securing promotion with the league title while backing it up with the cup on the final day with victory over Queanbeyan City,

Club president Luke Santolin felt the success came from the commitment shown not only on the field but also off it.

"It kind of clicked, and the best thing was that we just had a few extra bodies on board across all levels across the committee, coaching, and we recruited well," he said.

"Sometimes that's all it takes, and you find the tipping point because I'd like to think that we always give it our best shot and we are always competitive, but this year those few extra people across all levels brought us that success."

There is no rest for the champions, though, as they prepare to take on their toughest challenge yet in the Capital Football National Premier League with planning to start shortly.

"The thing was to get past presentation and give everyone a chance to reset, but we will be meeting in the next couple of weeks to start the charge," he said.

"We have to keep growing and improving and give it our best shot."

After a strong first season at the club Josh De Rossi took out the first-grade best and fairest award, with Santolin praising his impact at the club.

"He was a good pick up, but we didn't know what sort of player or personality that we were getting," he said.

"He ticked a lot of boxes with not only his performances on the field, he was scoring goals, and it super fit.

"There are probably three or four who are relentless at training both nights a week and always leading the charge, and he is certainly one of them."

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Awards

First Grade

Best and Fairest: Josh De Rossi

Players Player: Josh De Rossi

Rookie of the Year: Reuben Donadel

Coaches Award: Isaac Donadel

Under 23s

Best and Fairest: Jake Fattore

Players Player: Luke Armanini

Most Improved: Fabian Cacopardo

Coaches Award: Lucas Signor

Goal of the Year: Kaide Castle

Clubman of the Year: Samuel Raciti

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