Vice Captain Dayne Zorko claimed the 2015 Merrett-Murray Medal alongside teammates Mitch Robinson, Dayne Beams and Stefan Martin and had the Lions midfielder had the playing group to thank.
“First of all congratulations to Dayne, Stef and Mitch."
"All fantastic players of the footy club and thoroughly deserve the award, even though Dayne did win it in just 15 rounds.”
“It’s an exceptional effort and we had a fantastic year.”
Zorko echoed Beams’ plea for support within the playing group to stick together through the tough times.
“Big thanks to Leppa and the coaching staff.”
“It’s been a tough year but as Dayne said, there’s bigger and better things coming along the way so hopefully we all stick tight and stick together.
“To the players leaving the club, congratulations on fantastic careers and I wish you all the best on your further adventures in life.”
“To my teammates, absolute champion bunch of blokes.”
“I think everyone can agree with that. I can’t take my smile off my face when coming into the Club and leaving it as well.”
“To the PPT staff, the doctors, Nicole Duncan, Dean Warren, Brett Burton and Manny Lynch as well, you’ve been really fantastic people around the Club and I wish Manny, Dean and Brett well when they leave.”
Watch Dayne Zorko's speech from 9:00.
