The Deni Junior Giants brought their 2025/26 season to a fitting close on March 20, with a vibrant presentation night held at the Rams’ Hardinge St clubrooms.
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About 200 players, families and supporters packed the venue, creating a sea of orange and black as the club celebrated a successful year on and off the court.
Club president Rebecca Fitzpatrick opened the evening by thanking the many people who contributed to the season.
Coaches, team managers, players, families, sponsors and supporters were all acknowledged for their commitment and effort in making the year such a success.
A highlight of the night was the recognition of the club’s graduating players.
Bae Willis, Ruby Cowley, Sienna Elphick, Chase Bartlett, Henry Robinson, Spencer Cowley, Addison Hussey and Ava Marshall were honoured with a special video tribute, taking a trip down memory lane as they concluded their Junior Giants journey.
While individual awards were presented across all age groups, the evening was about more than just recognising standout performances.
It was a celebration of the strong Giants community, and the growth of all players throughout the season.
The night capped off another successful season for the Deni Junior Giants, with the club already looking ahead to continuing its strong growth.
Award winners from the night were as follows:
U12 Boys Development
MVP - Jack Priest; runner-up - Lenny Maher.
Coach’s Award - Logan Littman.
U12 Girls
MVP - Remy Tremble; runner-up - Indi Bulmer.
Coach’s Award - Evie Hunter.
U12 Boys
MVP - Jetta MacDonald; runner-up - Levi Robson.
Coach’s Award - Kayden Atley.
U14 Boys Development
MVP - Jett Boyer; runner-up - Oscar Strongman.
Coach’s Award - Braxton Leetham.
U14 Girls Development
MVP - Darci-Lee Thomson; runner-up - Harriett Maher.
Coach’s Award - Laila White.
U14 Boys
MVP - Nate Fitzpatrick; runner-up - Carter Sartore.
Coach’s Award - Lachlan Jeffrey.
U14 Girls
MVP - Aysha Bartlett; runner-up - Bailee Dunn.
Coach’s Award - Indi Conallin.
U16 Boys
MVP - Logan Elphick; runners-up - Max Burge and Ari Strongman.
Coach’s Award - Michael Benger.
U16 Girls
MVP - Jorja Woolston; runner-up - Lilly Boyer.
Coach’s Award - Nina Glowrey.
U18 Boys
MVPs - Henry Robinson and Spencer Cowley; runners-up - Chase Bartlett and Archer Moodie.
Coach’s Award - Seth May.
U18 Girls
MVPs - Bae Willis and Bella Hillier; runner-up - Ruby Cowley.
Coach’s Award - Ruby Cowley.