The category showcases the bloggers, photographers, suburban reporters, gameday tweeters and Facebook warriors who keep local sport front and centre.

We’ve picked three very different nominees to show what’s being done out in clubland to keep sport and community connected.

     Nominate now for #Clubbies2019 Best Use of Media     

MICHAEL SMITH’s vids are a must watch for Newcastle Northstars fans and have raised the profile of ice hockey in Australia. From gritty rink action and pre and post-game interviews to the quirky side of ice sports, he provides the video nous and quality control for an enthusiastic production team.

LACHY HEEL has cornered a niche market  with his College Matildas website, dedicated to following Aussie women footballers playing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association division (US and Canada). @lachyheel is a tireless warrior for women’s sport including basketball, where he reports on the Sydney Uni Flames.

 

And in the Central West of NSW, PARKES SPACEMEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB has embraced social media to update club news, highlight all grades footy action,  match previews and player interviews, and all with a good dose of humour (just what's wrong with HK?). As a sign of their reach, Spacemen videos have featured on Country Rugby League and NRL platforms.

And one to show you really are in the country!

     Nominate now for #Clubbies2019 Best Use of Media