A Rising Star, Two Team of the Years and a Life Member
By Borough Media on September 13, 2022
Port Melbourne capped off their 2022 seasons with four awards at the VFL & VFLW Awards Night on Monday at Crown Palladium.
23-year-old, Ethan Phillips received the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal as the VFL Rising Star. The award is eligible for players under the age of 24, who have not been AFL listed and awarded annually to the most promising young talent. Playing in the backline, Phillips became known for his marking ability taking 147 marks over 15 matches (avg. 9.8 per match). He also averaged 19.5 disposals for the season and kicked a goal against Frankston.
Phillips was also named in the Smithy’s VFL Team of the Year, lining up at full back.
Drafted to the Essendon Football Club for the current AFLW season, Olivia Barton added another feather to her cap by being named in the rebel VFLW Team of the Year (interchange). An outstanding second year in the VFLW, Barton shone brightly averaging 16.8 disposals over 13 games and was a staple in the backline for Port Melbourne.
Kaitlyn O’Keefe was also named in the 30-player rebel VFLW Team of the Year Squad, as well as a finalist for the Debbie Lee Medal for most promising young player in the rebel VFLW. Fantastic achievements for a debut season in the VFLW.
Harvey Hooper and Corey Wagner were named alongside Phillips in the 40-player Smithy’s VFL Team of the Year Squad. Hooper racked up 415 disposals over 18 games (avg. 23.1 per match) and 93 tackles, an extremely consistent season in the midfield. Wagner, who unfortunately missed a few matches due to injury still managed to average 22.3 disposals per match and in the final 5 matches of the season tallied 138 disposals, averaging 27.6.
Port Melbourne Life Member Erica O’Donnell was presented with VFL Life Membership after 17 years of incredible service to the game. A very high honour and absolutely earned. We thank Erica for her contribution to the club within the medical staff of the VFL side.
2022 J.J Liston Trophy
Port Melbourne Player Standings
Harvey Hooper Port Melbourne 12
Eli Templeton Port Melbourne 7
Jake Gasper Port Melbourne 6
Ethan Phillips Port Melbourne 5
Marcus Lentini Port Melbourne 4
Thomas O’Sullivan Port Melbourne 3
Nash Holmes Port Melbourne 2
Paul Hunter Port Melbourne 2
Corey Wagner Port Melbourne 2
Matthew Signorello Port Melbourne 1
2022 Lambert-Pearce Medal
Port Melbourne Players Standings
Sophie Locke Port Melbourne 6
Akayla Peterson Port Melbourne 6
Claire Dyett Port Melbourne 3
Sophie Molan Port Melbourne 3
Kate Adams Port Melbourne 2
Kate Dudley Port Melbourne 2
Emily Harley Port Melbourne 1
rebel Coaches MVP – Smithy’s VFL
Port Melbourne Players Standings
Ethan Phillips Port Melbourne 52
Harvey Hooper Port Melbourne 36
Eli Templeton Port Melbourne 33
Jake Gasper Port Melbourne 12
Nash Holmes Port Melbourne 12
Anthony Anastasio Port Melbourne 11
Corey Wagner Port Melbourne 11
Marcus Lentini Port Melbourne 10
Archi Manton Port Melbourne 7
Tom O’Sullivan Port Melbourne 7
Jesse Cucinotta Port Melbourne 5
Fletcher Roberts Port Melbourne 4
Matt Signorello Port Melbourne 4
Cody Szust Port Melbourne 3
Jackson Weidemann Port Melbourne 3
Tom Hofert Port Melbourne 2
Tom Cameron Port Melbourne 1
rebel Coaches MVP – rebel VFLW
Port Melbourne Players Standings
Claire Dyett Port Melbourne 21
Sophie Locke Port Melbourne 19
Olivia Barton Port Melbourne 18
Kaitlyn O’Keefe Port Melbourne 17
Courteney Bromage Port Melbourne 12
Meg Macdonald Port Melbourne 10
Kate Adams Port Melbourne 6
Akayla Peterson Port Melbourne 6
Nayely Borg Port Melbourne 4
Sophie Molan Port Melbourne 4
Emily Harley Port Melbourne 3
Beth Wilson Port Melbourne 3
Sarah Dargan Port Melbourne 1
Lisa Davie Port Melbourne 1
Jorja Livingstone Port Melbourne 1
