John ‘Lumpy’ Dean Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a member or supporter of the Club who goes beyond the expected in contributing to the game day running of the Club. It was named in honor of John “Lumpy” Dean, who for many years after his playing career with the Club, was manager of teams, mainly 1st Grade. Lumpy was a great clubman who enjoyed nothing more than being at Rawson Park on a Saturday afternoon to support the Whales, and have a few beers in the Clubhouse afterwards. He died in 2006 after a long battle with cancer.
