Justin Dickson epitomised what it is to be a Narre Warren Junior Football Club Magpie; determined & tough yet modest & caring. Justin played all his football with the same tenacity and empathy that made him a Champion amongst champions.

Justin lived and breathed footy and, as much as he loved to "touch" the footy, he always sought to bring his team mates "into" the game at every opportunity & he always treated his opponents with the utmost respect in the true spirit of what a "Sports" person should.

Justin won the NWJFC Best & Fairest Award 4 out of the 6 years he played footy and was awarded Best on Ground in his 2004 U14 Premiership winning Grand Final appearance. Yet Justin was a very unassuming & caring young man who adored his mum, dad & sisters.

Unfortunately, Justin was taken from us too soon at the tender age of 14 and is sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to have been blessed to have met him.

Justin's legacy is what every single NWJFC player strives for and is summed up by this Latin phrase:

"Fortis in factum, pudicious in ingenium"

Which means:

"Strong in action, modest in character"

These are the exact characteristics that the NWJFC seeks to instill in our juniors.

The annual NWJFC Justin Dickson Award is our highest award, bestowed on the one who exhibits the "spirit" of Justin himself. Through this annual award, we honour the memory of Justin whilst recognising those who most exude both his love of footy & respect for others.

Justin's premiership winning guernsey, along with just a few of his many awards, take pride of place at the Narre Warren Junior Football Club Rooms.

It is a visual reminder to all NWJFC players of what we are all about at NWJFC; tenacity, team work & above all else, a genuine respect for others.