ACCOMPLISHED footballer Shaun Campbell has taken out his first Wagga Tigers best and fairest award.
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Tigers celebrated their AFL Riverina Championship premiership on Saturday with the club's presentation night.
Campbell beat a star-studded field to win Tigers' best and fairest award for the first time.
In his three previous seasons at the club, Campbell finished runner up in the best and fairest on each occasion.
Campbell said the best and fairest award topped off a thoroughly enjoyable season back at Tigers.
"I'm just super happy I could be a part of and help the club to another premiership," Campbell said.
"I thoroughly enjoyed every minute I spend at the Tigers and it's a club that I have a lot of time for.
"It was a really fun and challenging year and a big thank you and well done to the league for getting the competition off the ground."
Campbell made a last-minute dash from Melbourne in time to cross the NSW border to make himself eligible for the AFL Riverina Championship.
It was a move that proved well worthwhile as Campbell played an instrumental role in Tigers' premiership year.
The 30-year-old has returned to Melbourne and signed with Western Region division two club Parkside as assistant coach for next year.
Charlie Bance, another player who returned to the club in 2020, finished runner up to Campbell.
Brad Graham was named most consistent and Jake Gaynor was awarded most courageous.
Justin Jenkins (most improved), Hamish Gilmore (best first year player), Luke Gestier (leading goalkicker), Shaun Driscoll (best utility and best in finals) and Lahn Shepherd (coaches award) were also honoured.
Corey McCarthy won reserve grade best and fairest, while Sam McNaughton was best and fairest in under 17s.
Jess Allen and Rhiannon Podmore tied for the A grade netball best and fairest, ahead of runner up, Leila Wadley.
Claudia Wheatly (A reserve), Ellie McGowan (B grade), Sarah Pfeiffer (C grade) and Eloise Murphy (under 17) also won netball best and fairests.
Outgoing club president Anthony Lyons and senior coach Troy Maiden were also thanked for the contributions on the night.
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