Newcastle Knights SG Ball player Tom Starling claimed one of the major junior rep awards for season 2015 at the New South Wales Rugby League awards night, held on Monday night at The Star.
Starling was named SG Ball Player of the Year and shared the stage with other award winners such as Josh Dugan, who won the prestigious Brad Fittler Medal.
The night recognised the achievements of players across all NSWRL teams and competitions, from Origin to seniors, juniors, women and Indigenous, as well as the contributions of referees and club officials.
“Tonight was a wonderful way to celebrate the success of rugby league in NSW, from the grassroots to the elite level,” said NSWRL chief executive David Trodden said.
“I congratulate all the award winners for their outstanding achievements. It’s truly a wonderful reflection on the organisation and its direction.”
A list of major award winners follows.
AWARD |
WINNER |
CLUB/ ORGANISATION |
Harold Matthews Player of the Year |
Fine Kula |
Sharks |
SG Ball Player of the Year |
Tom Starling |
Newcastle Knights |
Junior Representative Referee of the Year |
Martin Jones |
Canberra Refs Association |
Grade Referee of the Year |
Liam Nicholls |
NSW Grade Squad |
Ray Stellar Award (Club Person of the Year) |
Paul Griffin |
Hills District Bulls |
KARI Indigenous Player of the Year |
Zac Saddler |
Leeton Greenies |
NSWRL Welfare & Education Academic Award |
Lionel O’Mally |
Wentworthville Magpies |
Sydney Shield Player of the Year |
Ben Baker |
East Campbelltown Eagles |
Ron Massey Cup Player of the Year |
Alofi Mataele |
Concord Burwood Wolves |
VB NSW Cup Player of the Year |
Mitch Barnett |
Mounties |
Under-20s State Player of the Year |
Brian Kelly |
Gold Coast Titans |
Women’s Player of the Year |
Simaima Taufa |
PCYC Mount Druitt |
The Daily Telegraph People’s Choice Award |
Aaron Woods |
NSW VB Blues (Tigers) |
True Blue Award |
Robbie Farah |
NSW VB Blues (Tigers) |
Brad Fittler Medal |
Josh Dugan |
NSW VB Blues (Dragons) |
