McGee, McMahon claim Rising Star Award
Congratulations to Claire McGee (Sandhurst) and Jack McMahon (Golden Square) who have been named the BFNL's 2025 Bart n Print Rising Stars.
Selected by two expert panels, the aim of Bart ‘n’ Print Rising Star award is to recognise our future champions and to promote their achievements.
Both Claire & Jack will be formally recognised at the 2025 Michelsen & Thompson Medal Ceremony.
Claire McGee - Sandhurst
Key Attributes:
- A consistently high-performing goaler
- Strong accuracy
- Good strength in the circle
Past achievements:
- Victorian U17 & U19 Squads
- Bendigo Strikers 23 & Under team
2025 Stats
- 15 A-Res matches
- 1 A Grade match
Jack McMahon – Golden Square
Height: 192cms
Key Attributes:
- Key forward but can rotate into the midfield.
- Strong football IQ and a natural leader
- Hard two-way runner
Past achievements:
- Vice-Captain of 2025 BFNL U19 Interleague side
- Vice-Captain U18 Golden Square 2024
- U18 Golden Square Best and Fairest
- U16 Best on Ground in Premiership for Golden Square in BJFL
2025 Stats
- 15 Senior games
- 25 goals
- Rated elite for contested marks
To be considered eligible to be crowned the eventual winner of the Rising Star award for both football and netball, each player must meet the following criteria:
- Players must be under 19 years of age at the commencement of the 2024 season.
- They must have played no more than 10 Senior Football or A-Grade Netball games prior to the commencement of the 2024 season.
- All clubs can each nominate a maximum of 2 x football and 2 x netball future stars each
- A league appointed selection panel will then determine the eventual winner, who will be presented with the award on Michelsen & Thompson Medal day.
It is very rewarding for clubs to nurture this talent across their junior career, and watch our young players graduate into senior members of their respective clubs or even achieve higher honours via elite pathways.
Thank you to Bart ‘n’ Print for their ongoing support of this award and enabling us to highlight the wonderful young talent in our League.
