Saturday afternoon saw the Whitsunday Sea Eagles hold their 2025 Presentation Day, celebrating another exciting year on the field. In 2025, all five Sea Eagles teams competed in Elimination Finals, narrowly missing out on progressing further after some thrilling matches.
Individual accolades were a highlight, with Jake Turner (Senior Men) and Steph Griffiths (Senior Women) taking out Best & Fairest medals at the AFLQ Mackay League Awards. Aidan Allen-Fancke also earned Senior Men’s runner-up, and multiple players were recognised in the AFLQ Mackay Senior Teams of the Year.
At club level, Aidan Allen-Fancke added the Sea Eagles Senior Men Best & Fairest to his impressive record, with runner-up Eden Wishart enjoying a standout season through the midfield. Steph Griffiths backed up her league award with the Sea Eagles Senior Women Best & Fairest and also claimed the Leading Goalkicker title. Runner-up Nikki Kelly, last year’s Best & Fairest, had another strong season.
In the Under 17.5s, Blake Tissington earned the Sea Eagles Best & Fairest while also finishing runner-up in the AFLQ Mackay League Awards. Liam Steen was runner-up at club level, and Zavier Goswell claimed Leading Goalkicker.
Under 15.5s saw Lochlan Jeffries secure Best & Fairest for the second consecutive year, demonstrating class on and off the field. Runner-up Oliver Ludbrook had a strong season, while Fletcher Shumski received the Cody Gibbs Perpetual Club Award for embodying the values of being selfless, courageous, respectful, and resilient.
The Under 13.5s had another fun season, with Rory Rogan-Hamilton narrowly claiming Best & Fairest ahead of Harry Thomas, who took runner-up. Jaylah Reddaway impressed in this age group, earning Leading Goalkicker.
Sea Eagles Volunteer of the Year was a tie between Chloe Markham, for her tireless gameday support, and Andrew Ludbrook, who contributed across multiple roles throughout the year.
The Sea Eagles would like to thank their sponsors and the community for supporting AFL in the Whitsundays. The club looks forward to the AFL Mackay Preseason Carnival in March 2026, following summer programs and preseason training in the new year.
Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Sea Eagles
Volunteers of the year
U15.5 award winners
Senior men award winners
Cody Gibbs award winner - Fletcher Shumski
U13.5 award winners
Senior women award winners
U17.5 award winners
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