Australian 2017 National Paralympic Football Championships

The Australian 2017 National Paralympic Football Championships recently concluded in New South Wales. The tournament ran over four days, with four states competing. The teams played each other twice across three days before a finals series on the last day.

New South Wales were the champions, winning their 13th National Championships. Victoria made the final for the first time to finish second, whilst Western Australia claimed the bronze medal. The final was also streamed on Facebook live with over 10,000 people viewing it online.

2017 National Paralympic Championships Results:

1. New South Wales
2. Victoria
3. Western Australia
4. Capital Football

The award winners were as follows:

• Player of the tournament: Connor Marsh (NSW)
• Young player of the tournament: Alessandro La Verghetta (WA)
• Goalkeeper of the tournament: Chris Barty (WA)

• Golden boot: Ben Roche (VIC)
• Gold medal match MVP: Ben Atkins (NSW)
• Bronze medal match MVP: Alessandro La Verghetta (WA)

Annual awards for the ‘Pararoos’ National Team Players of the Year:

• Ben Roche won the Pararoo of the Year award
• Nicholas Prescott won the Young Pararoo of the Year award