The club had the opportunity to reflect on a strong season, with two teams playing in grand finals while their first grade side enjoyed a magical post-season run, ended at the preliminary final by the Forbes Platypi.

Sam Roberson took home the best and fairest honours, Bart Bogart was named player’s player and Izaak Breen was best forward.

“As I mentioned in my speech on Friday we had a very talented playing group this year who unfortunately couldn’t quite go the whole way,” Bulldogs vice-president and first grade co-coach Brian Roberson said.

“Bart was the X-factor for us this year and scored a lot of great tries for us. Izaak ‘run metres’ Breen just knows how to make ground every game. He’s phenomenal with the ball in hand.” 

Peter Fitzsimmons was named first grade’s most consistent players and also picked up the best trainer prize.

Bulldogs still came away from the season with a championship to their name thanks to their dominant colts squad.

“There was a lot of time spent towards the recognising the achievements of the colts team. They’ve gone two years undefeated,” Roberson said.

“Brad Glasson was best and fairest, player’s player and also our rookie of the year as well.

“All the colts boys were also awarded their jerseys, which were embroidered with the minor premiers and premiers achievements.”

Adam Plummer claimed the coaches award while Matt Browning scored the most improved player prize.

In the other grades best and fairest awards went to Cameron Sinclar (seconds), Sam Macpherson (thirds) and Teagan Miller (women’s). 

All three also took out their respective player’s player prizes.

It marks a rare occasion for the Bulldogs, having all best and fairest awards go to backs.

Roberson also gave special mention to the winners of two of the club’s most valued awards, for the hard work given off the field.

“Our club man of the year award went to Greg Reid. He’s done a massive amount of work for us this year right from the get go in January,” he said.

“He’s organised things like the canteen for us each week and has helped organise functions. He highly deserves his award.

“The Tim Dunne award goes to the players who personify good sportsmanship both on and off the field … and this year that went to our club captain Mark Donnelly. He’s done a huge amount of work on and off the paddock.”