The Central Coast Mariners men’s team was named Team of the Year at the NSW Champions of Sport ceremony held at The Star Event Centre in Pyrmont on Monday, November 25.
The triple title winning Mariners denied the Penrith Panthers three successive Team of the Year awards.
After securing the A-League Men’s Premiership and AFC Cup last season, the Mariners went on to take the A-League trophy with a dramatic 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory in the grand final.
Mariners Men’s Head Coach Mark Jackson said it was a huge honour to receive the award.
“It is a credit to everyone at the club,” he said.
“The way that we work at the Mariners is that everyone plays their part towards the goal of success.
“To win the treble last season was a fantastic feat, and everyone who was a part in that needs to be proud.
“It is great to be recognised against some top teams in different sports.”
The ceremony also saw Murray Braund from Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions along with five others.
As a NSW Hall of Champions inductee, Braund joins the company of Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Jack Brabham, Dawn Fraser, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson, Ken Rosewall, Louise Sauvage and others.
With a career spanning from 1969 to the mid-1980s, Braund is considered the best surf ski paddler of his generation, with victories in three World, seven Australian and 13 NSW championships.
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