Giants Netball co-captain Jamie-Lee Price has etched her name in the club’s history books for a second year in a row, taking out the Most Valuable Player for season 2024.
Price secured her winning votes in the final game of the season to earn back-to-back honours in what was one of the closet counts to date.
The two-time MVP stood tall for her side in what was a challenging year on court, continually displaying her athleticism, tactical awareness and determination.
The Australian Diamond returned from a successful 2023/2024 international campaign to inject her experience into a new-look Giants side this season.
The 28-year-old played 13 of the Giants’ 14-game season to record 221 goal assists, 12 intercepts and 1183 Nissan Net Points – the highest for any Giants player this season.
Price joins fellow co-captain Jo Harten as the only other player to take out back-to-back honours. Giants coach Julie Fitzgerald paid tribute to Price for another starring season.
“This is another well-deserved award for Jamie-Lee,” she said.
“We know the calibre of player that Jamie-Lee is and the impact that she has on our team, so to see her continue to push her game and be recognised is sensational. She has been a cornerstone of our team’s character and resilience this year and her leadership both on and off the court has been invaluable. Her commitment to excellence and ability to elevate her game when it matters most have been instrumental. She continues to push herself which only brings out the best in those around her.”
Price also took out the Members’ Player of the Year while Amy Sligar was recognised for her efforts this season, named the Players’ Player.
Meanwhile, young gun Monika Otai continued to make her presence and potential clear, named the Marj Groves AM Scholarship recipient for 2024.
Throughout last Friday’s Gala Dinner at Doltone House at Jones Bay Wharf, the club celebrated the debutants and milestone recipients from the season, farewelled the retiring Chelsea Pitman, and closed the chapter on what was wooden spoon season.
Nathan Taylor
Nathan Taylor is the Weekender's Deputy Editor and Senior Sports Writer. He also compiles the weekly Chatter on the Box TV column. Nathan is an award-winning journalist, who has worked at the Weekender for a decade.