Pink Panthers 2025 Presentation

Gilgandra’s Pink Panthers celebrated their 2025 season at the presentation evening on Saturday, September 6 at The Royal Hotel.

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The 2025 Gilgandra Pink Panthers after being presented with their playing jerseys. Maddie McEwen (8), Lanie McEwen (12), Trista Raines (9), Indy Knight (7), Shell Nixon (13), Lori Thurston (3), Sam Hazelton (14), Buddie Knight (27), Summa Doherty (5), Mackaylah Ross (15), Wendy Brown (11), Skye Doherty (4), Eva Raines (6), Camella Hazelton (2), Lexi Fae Stephens (17), Allira Riley (18), Kiara Brown (1), Shakira Hammond (23), Kiara Reid (20), Kadesia Wakley (19), and coach Shane Bryne. Photo by GRLFC.

In a season where the ladies league tag represented the club with pride, Kiara Brown was named as both best and fairest and players’ player on the night, Lori Thurston won the rookie of the year and Wes Doherty was named club person of the year. Other award winners included Eva Raines (Reg McEwen award for effort), Wendy Brown (coaches award), Mackaylah Ross (most improved) and Skye Doherty (most consistent).

Preparations for 2026 are now underway with the upcoming annual general meeting early next month and advertising for coaches taking place as the Panthers look to return to the men’s first grade competition in Castlereagh League after not being able to field a men’s side this year.