The Bridgenorth Football Club came together on Saturday night to celebrate the 2026 Best & Fairest count, recognising the outstanding seasons of players across all four of our teams.
It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the individual performances that have stood out across the year, as well as the players, coaches, volunteers and supporters who have contributed to another memorable season at the club.
Under 18.5s
Congratulations to Nate Clements, our 2026 Under 18.5s Best & Fairest winner, after an outstanding season for the young Parrots.
Nate was a consistent performer throughout the year and capped off his season with the opportunity to make his Senior debut, following in the footsteps of his dad and Bridgenorth great, Joel Clements.
Congratulations also to Caleb Jones, who finished Runner-Up Best & Fairest following another fantastic season.
Best & Fairest – Nate Clements
Runner-Up – Caleb Jones
Women’s
Congratulations to Taja Richardson, who was crowned our 2026 Women’s Best & Fairest winner.
Taja put together an outstanding season and was regularly among the Parrots’ best, including being recognised as Best on Ground during the NTFA’s Road Awareness Week.
Congratulations also to Lucy Cooper, who finished Runner-Up Best & Fairest after a brilliant year of her own.
Best & Fairest – Taja Richardson
Runner-Up – Lucy Cooper
Reserves
Congratulations to Corey McCormick, our 2026 Reserves Best & Fairest winner.
Corey has been a key contributor throughout a fantastic season for the Reserves, which has seen the side finish second on the ladder and take strong form into its finals campaign.
Congratulations also to Tom Gibson, who was named Runner-Up Best & Fairest, adding another achievement to a season that also saw him celebrate his 50th game for the club.
Best & Fairest – Corey McCormick
Runner-Up – Tom Gibson
Senior Men – Kevin Lack Medal
Congratulations to Bailey Mitchell, our 2026 Kevin Lack Medallist, capping off a remarkable debut season with the club.
Bailey made an immediate impact in his first year as a Parrot, consistently featuring among the Seniors’ best players and playing an important role in helping the side finish the home and away season on top of the ladder.
To take home the club’s Senior Best & Fairest in a debut season is an incredible achievement and a brilliant way to cap off his first year as a Parrot.
Congratulations also to Rohan Sergeant, who finished Runner-Up in the Kevin Lack Medal after another outstanding season, including some huge performances in front of goal.
2026 Kevin Lack Medallist – Bailey Mitchell
Runner-Up – Rohan Sergeant
A massive congratulations to all of our 2026 Best & Fairest winners and runners-up.
While these awards recognise some outstanding individual seasons, Saturday night was also a chance to celebrate the contribution of everyone who has pulled on the Bridgenorth jumper and represented the club throughout 2026.
Congratulations to all of our award winners and thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 season another memorable one for the Bridgenorth Football Club.
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