CLASSY forward Lachie Dale has joined his brother, Frazer, in winning Myrtleford's best and fairest award.
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It is the first time in the Alpine Saints' history that brothers have won the award after Frazer topped the count in 2017.
Dale polled 106 votes to edge out his coach Jake Sharp (103) with ruckman Tom McDonagh finishing a distant third on 72.
"It was a phenomenal effort by Lachie," Sharp said.
"He took his game to another level.
"It was off the back of some serious hard work.
"He worked really hard on his fitness over the summer which helped him get higher up the ground and impact more contests.
"We're really proud as a club to see his growth as a person and footballer this season."
Dale also won the Ovens and Murray's goalkicking award after kicking 54 majors during the home and away series.
"To take out the best and fairest and leading goalkicking is a fair year," Sharp said.
"He's done really well."
Dale led the count for most of the night before Sharp's strong finish put him right in contention.
Myrtleford made this year's preliminary final against eventual premier Lavington and, with towering Greater Western Sydney ruckman Dawson Simpson committing, look well placed to make further inroads next season.
Former Rising Star winner Darcy Chellew polled 90 votes to win the reserve grade best and fairest award by three from Paddy Sullivan.
Talented youngster Josh Muracca edged out teammate Macrus La Spina to take out the thirds.
He took his game to another level. He worked really hard on his fitness over the summer which helped him get higher up the ground and impact more contests
- Coach Jake Sharp
Club captain Matt Dussin was awarded life membership after playing 150 matches.
Star defender Rebecca Piazza won a thrilling A grade netball count.
She polled 65 votes to finish two ahead of last year's winner Saige Broz.
Sally Botter took out the B grade by 14 votes from Hannah Masin, Sarah Primerano was successful in C grade from Kelly Jackson and Mia Amos edged out Tash Smith by four in the under-16s.
About 220 people attended the presentation night at the Ablett Pavilion.