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TOP CROWS HONOURED
AT 10-YEAR MILESTONE
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By ANDREW MATHIESON
LEETON-Whitton will
celebrate its 10 years as a club by announcing their team of the decade at
the end of the season.
The occasion will coincide with this year’s presentation night to be held
on October 15.
Team of the decade organiser Cheryl Whymark said the concept was first
talked about 12 months ago, but only in the last few weeks has it come to
fruition.
She was hopeful naming future teams of the decade would become a club
tradition.
The Crows were initially formed in 1995 after a merger between former rival
clubs, the Leeton Redlegs and the Whitton Tigers.
"It’s something that should be followed on in years to come with a
little bit of history," Whymark said.
"This club has to start with its history somewhere, so 10 years is a
good time to start it."
The selectors, who have all been involved since the inaugural year, will
reveal a shortlist of the best players in their preferred positions in the
coming weeks.
The selection committee met on Wednesday night to determine the criteria
for players’ eligibility into the team.
Key elements will focus on completing one full season, player performances
at first grade level, personal accolades, including representative honours,
club awards and their contribution to the club, and team-based performances
especially during finals, while individual character will also be considered.
The criteria would rule out former Essendon player Danny Morgan, who many
believe has been the Crows’ greatest player during the past decade, based
on his eight games in 2001 before departing mid-season for employment
reasons.
"Danny would walk into most sides, but if there is a criteria where
you have to play at least a season, he won’t (make it)," Whymark said.
Current players, including coach Jamie Broadbent, Travis Doyle, Matt
Sharman and Daryl Clayton would also be strong contenders for places in the
Crows’ best-ever team.
