Premier Men’s 2024 Club Best & Fairest
ST BERNARD’S:
- Ben Overman
- Charlie Vague
- Luke Said
- Michael Caven
- Mitch Hughes
Ben Overman enjoyed an excellent season, averaging 20 disposals, 9 contested possessions, 6 intercept possessions and 4 Inside 50s per game to collect a well-deserved Best & Fairest.
Charlie Vague made the Team of the Year after an eye-catching campaign that saw him ranked Top 10 in the League for Contested Possessions, Centre Clearances, Inside 50s, Goal Assists, Tackles & Pressure Acts.
Averaging 24 disposals, 14 contested possessions, 7 tackles, 7 clearances and 4 Inside 50s to go with his 16 goals, he proved himself to be one of the most versatile players in the competition, capable of impacting both defensively and offensively.
Overall, it was Mission Accomplished for St Bernard's in 2024 as they avoided relegation. But, more than that, they proved to be worthy competitors in the top tier, posting several eye-catching performances (despite a crippling injury list) that suggest they could be a team to watch in 2025 if they can get a better run on the injury front.
Driven by a hungry senior core that has committed to sticking together (with just the retirement of Declan Kennedy to this point), they now know they’re good enough to match it with the best teams in Premier Men’s and will be keen to take that next step.
The inclusion of ex-Carlton player Matthew Watson is a massive boost. Nephew of coach Steve Alessio (and cousin of Luca), he will add size and power as the big key forward the Dogs have been looking for.
And with around 25 of their Under 19s players moving up to senior ranks, St Bernard’s will have some genuine depth to help them navigate the rigours of a long, gruelling Premier Men’s season
