AFL icon Kevin Sheedy has received 4 AFL premierships, however he says being awarded Victorian of the Yr 2022 is the best award he is ever been given.
The 74-year-old stated he was "extraordinarily honoured" to win the award on Thursday.
The previous Essendon and inaugural GWS coach was recognised for his contribution to soccer, having performed 789 video games, together with 18 grand finals and eight premierships.
Nevertheless, he was additionally acknowledged for his work off the sector - as patron of Foodbank, working with the Tinker Bell basis to help Neale Daniher's Struggle MND fundraising efforts alongside together with his contribution to Indigenous and regional communities.
Reflecting on the honour Kevin Sheedy remembered a lot of his academics and recommendation he obtained early on in life.
"I had the very best academics," he stated.
"All of them stated simply be a very good particular person and take care of the those that want it and have to be taken care of."
Sheedy stated he did not plan on slowing down his group work anytime quickly.
"I am within the final quarter however I inform you recognize I'm going to have an excellent final quarter," he stated.