Dandenong Rangers co-captain Caitlin Ryan was named most valuable player at the team’s award function last week. – Glen Atwell
THE Dandenong Rangers held its most valuable player awards night last Thursday and Caitlin Ryan was crowned the queen of the court for the 2006/07 WNBL season.
The night was hosted by Dandenong’s number-one ticket holder, Nicole Livingstone and held at the Freccia Azzura Receptions in Springvale.
In addition to the most valuable player award, co-captain Ryan also took home the coach’s award.
Steely defender Emily McInerny picked up defensive player of the year and Jenna O’Hea and Natasha Main shared the most improved player award.
Team manager Cheryl Andrews received the Janine Fielder award.
Ryan said she was surprised, but honoured to be named Dandenong’s most valuable player.
“I win this award with my fantastic teammates,” she said.
Ryan said that the start of the season was not ideal, but the Rangers were really looking forward to taking their late season form into 2007/08.
McInerny echoed Ryan’s focus on next season.
“With such a solid group of girls and a fresh start next season, I’m looking forward to bigger and better things from the Rangers,” she said.
