07 Oct 2025
After finishing up the best season the Grampians Giants have had since the club’s inception back in 2016, it was time to celebrate with their annual presentation night! The Stawell Swifts FNC were kind enough to host the team and their supporters at North Park and supply a delicious meal. To help award the winners from the night were Cr Jack Blake from Northern Grampians Shire and from Ararat Rural City Council Cr Bill Waterson. This year saw the inclusion of a new award “The Blue Ribbon Foundation Spirit of Sport Award”, the driving force behind the award Dianne Radford presented the award to Giants coach Gary Ryan, much to his surprise. During the night, attendees paid their respects to former Giants coach Russell Holmes, who was a pioneer of the club. In a positive sign, many players recommitted to playing again next year. With Nathan Elford promising to return only if his Guernsey still fitted.
The big winners on the night were;
- Most Consistent – Charlie Blake (40 Votes)
- Runner up Best and Fairest – Dan Quixley (42 Votes)
- Best and Fairest – Lachlan Lee (63 Votes)
- Best Utility In Memory of Russell Holmes – Ashton Mckinnon
- Coaches Award – Nathan Elford
- Brian Burkes Sheild Club Person of the Year – Darlene Munday, Kim and Jobe Lind
- Certificates of Appreciation – Josh Perry and Heather Fleming
- Blue Ribbon Foundation Spirit of Sport – Gary Ryan
