Hannah Dwyer crowned Tallangatta's best and fairest in first season at club

For Hannah Dwyer, her debut season with Tallangatta has seen her claim her maiden A-grade club best and fairest award.

Having joined the Hoppers from Ovens and Murray League club Wodonga, Dwyer found herself in the deep end as she transitioned from one end of the court to the other.

But the switch appeared to pay off for the versatile 24-year-old as she edged out teammate Rebekah Ohlin in the Hoppers' vote count.

"I've been a defender forever, so to be thrown into shooter this year, I found it super challenging," Dwyer said.

"They had a gap in goals this season and they kind of said, off you go.

"The last time I shot was probably when I was in year 12 at school.

"It was hard to switch my head off a bit, and then when you're shooting in the rain, it's so much harder."

But Dwyer had plenty of support from her teammate, housemate and cousin Tess Grimmond, who lined-up alongside her in the ring.

"It was good that Tess and I were shooting and living together because we would go down to the courts and put some shots up," Dwyer said.

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Tallangatta finished the shortened home and away season in equal top spot with 12 wins alongside Kiewa-Sandy Creek, with the Hawks becoming minor premiers on percentage.

With the two sides playing a draw during their only clash for the season, Dwyer admitted it will always be a season of what if after the league was forced to abandon finals.

"Finishing equal on top of the ladder and not being able to have a hit out, that will always sting," she said.

"Being the first year at a new club, you never really know what it's going to be like, but Covid aside, it was one of the most enjoyable seasons."

Dwyer is one of many past Ovens and Murray players to join Tallangatta, including runner-up Ohlin.

"Just about all of the team has played O and M previously," Dwyer said.

"Given we've had such a great year, it would be fantastic if everyone comes back next season, but you just never know.

"We had such a talented group and they were all equally deserving of getting best and fairest."

Kylie Fulford claimed the club's B-grade award, while Charlotte Mitchell was the winner in C-grade.

The 18 and under prize was taken out by Mia Williams, while Lily McKimmie was recognised in the 15 and under side.

Abbey Bloye and Indi Butler were joint winners of the 13 and under best and fairest award.

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