FD02e Year Book 2002-REV - Fremantle Football Club

the awardsBEACON AWARD AND AUSTRALIA POST MOSTPOPULAR PLAYER: PAUL MEDHURSTAn extraordinary debut year saw Paul Medhurstgraduate from the WAFL to goal with his first kickin the AFL and add 35 more before the seasonwas out.Paul’s fan appeal won him the popularity poll, butit was his solid skills that impressed footballafficionados and marked him as potentially oneof the premier small forwards in the AFL and adeserving winner of the Beacon Award.“Paul is a smart player who is usually one stepahead of opponents. He’s got the ability to learnto contribute in a midfield role as well as upforward.” Chris ConnollyBEST CLUBMAN: SHAUN MCMANUSShaun McManus showed that leadership ismore than a title in 2002 by relinquishingthe captaincy but not his role as an inspiring,tenacious player and an enthusiastic andsupportive teammate.The most pleasing part of the equation was onfield,where he produced the best form since hisserious knee injuries in 1997 and ’98 toconvert many of his detractors as the seasonprogressed.“Shaun is a fierce competitor with a spirit thatis infectious for our younger players.”Chris ConnollyFremantle Football Club 2002 Year Book 13