NICOLE Sandow earned an early birthday present when she won the Warrnambool and District league 15 and under best and fairest count.
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And the celebrations will continue if her Merrivale side can win its qualifying final showdown with South Rovers this weekend.
Nicole, who turns 15 on Saturday, was a clear winner of the award, polling 36 votes to finish seven clear of her nearest rivals.
She attracted votes in 13 matches, including the maximum amount 11 times. She finished with 12 in the last four rounds.
Russells Creek’s Brianna Lane was runner-up with 29 votes, polling in 12 matches as the Kangaroos finished on top.
Mortlake Sharks’ Abbey Mahncke and Russells Creek’s Olivia Graham tied for third with 23 votes.
But the night belonged to Brauer College student Nicole, who was pleased with her season holding up the Tigers’ back court.
“I just felt good when I was defending with my team,” she said.
Nicole said she had relished her three seasons playing with Merrivale.
“I like it there, everyone is really nice, even the older netballers when I train with them.”
