Young Strikers players Nick Ashe, Josh Purtell and Annette Parkinson have each been recognised with selection into their respective Football Wagga Teams of the Year.
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Despite a tough Pascoe Cup season, Strikers co-captains Ashe and Purtell received the nod at the announcing of the Teams of the Year following the Football Wagga grand finals on Sunday.
Parkinson earned a spot in the Leonard Cup Team of the Year after a stellar season with gloves, and was also the Strikers captain.
President of the Strikers Andrew Parkinson said all three are respected in the club.
"All three are very well respected in the club and in their sides," Andrew Parkinson said.
"Younger players and older players look up to them. They read the play really well, and are great players."
Ashe is a strong central defender while Purtell provides spark in attack as well as solid defence in central midfield.
Parkinson was recognised as the best goalkeeper in the Leonard Cup.
Parkinson said it was a big achievement for all three, considering both sides failed to qualify for the finals.
"Nick's Mr Reliable," Andrew Parkinson said.
"Josh controls the game. Both lead by example.
"[Annette] saved numerous goals throughout the year. They [Leonard Cup side] just missed out on the finals unfortunately."
The Cootamundra Strikers will celebrate the 2019 season at their presentation night at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club on Saturday night.
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