No 1 Supporters of the Year
For person/persons deemed to have been consistent, has travelled to matches and is either at or supportive of club functions
Kim and Liz Williams (Club shirt and Ladies Polo)
Pre-season Coach -
Kieran Smith
Commercial Hotel Award
For person who has contributed most to the development the Club throughout the year. This can be in player development, presenting the club in a good light, supporting and bringing fresh ideas.
Simon Hegarty
Highest Pointscorer -
Scott Burgess
COLTS AWARDS
Club Appreciation Award to coaching staff
Adam Dubois and Anthony Gemmell
- Coach’s Award (Dress Shirt)
Nick Harvey - Best Forward
Tavis Vaughan - Best Back
Blake Sharpe - Best & Fairest
Blake Sharpe (Sports Bag thanks to Dick North)
THIRD GRADE AWARDS
Club Appreciation Award to coaching staff
Dean Matthews and Brian Furner
- Coaches’ Award
Rob Phair - Best Forward
Trent Matthews - Best Backs
Jeremy Smith and Craig McLean - Best & Fairest
Dean Matthews
SECOND GRADE AWARDS
Club Appreciation Award to coaching staff
Vince Gordon and Gerald Webster
- Coach’s Award
James Gilmour - Best Forward
Reuben Williams - Best Back
Nik Moore - Best & Fairest
Ruben Williams (Sports Bag)
FIRST GRADE AWARDS
Club Appreciation Award to coaching staff
Paul Hennock and Scott Vaughan
- Coaches’ Award
Max Ma’A Nelson - Best Forward
Peter Nau - Best Back
Filise Pauta - Best & Fairest
Filisone Pauta
ROOKIE of the YEAR
For a player having his first year in grade with the Kangaroos. It is preferable to recognise a junior Roo who has graduated within the club however does not preclude any young player (including a Colt) who has made an impact in his first season with the Dubbo Rugby Club.
Blake Sharp
MOST DEDICATED PLAYER
The player whose efforts at training and on the field sets him apart from the rest of the Club. This takes into account attitude, commitment to the club, eg, attending training even when injured and travelling with the teams and assisting when unable to play.
Ned Williams
HARRY ROBERTS PERPETUAL TROPHY OUTSTANDING DEDICATION TO THE CLUB
The person who inspires others with his or her work ethic, commitment and passion for the Dubbo Rugby Club. This may be a player, committee person, Social Member or supporter.
D J O’Shea(Club Vest)
PETER DAVIS MEMORIAL TROPHY
Peter Davis was a key member of the Dubbo Kangaroos team to win the Central West Rugby competition in 1987. The first to win it outright after the ’75 side were named joint Premiers with Orange Emus.
He was a 6’ 5” second-rower who had the ball skills of a five-eighth!
Pete played first grade with Parramatta and was selected for Sydney Colts prior to his transfer to Dubbo in the Police Force.
He was named in the Dubbo Rugby Club Team of the Century in 1999.
Sadly, Pete passed away in 2001 after a long illness. He was only 37.
A number of his closest friends decided it would be fitting to have an award named in his memory.
Pete is remembered for more than just his playing ability. He lived his life like he played football – always playing by the rules, accepting the referee’s decisions and never giving up.
Pete’s honesty made him an extremely popular member of both the rugby and wider communities.
He was always one of the first to welcome a newcomer and no-one ever heard him say a bad word or complain about anyone.
Compassion was another Peter Davis trait. It was especially evident in his work as a policeman.
He was a true sportsman in all facets of his life.
These are the characteristics that have been set as the benchmark for this award. It is an honour that recognizes a person’s character more so than his rugby skills.
Vince Gordon(Club Vest)
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER
This award recognises the player regarded as the best in the Dubbo Rugby Club and takes account of representative achievements as well as performances with the Roos.
Filisone Pauta
CLUBMAN OF THE YEAR
Chris Davis
Novelty Awards – presented By John Korff
- CHICKS’ PICK – (presented by Sarah Horsburgh)
Max Ma’A Nelson - Ratbag of the Year
Tavis Vaughan - Shit Shoveller of the Year
Scott Burgess - Grasscutter of the Year
Scott Burgess - Charmer of the Year
Nick Harvey - Golden Gloves
Lee Toohey - New award – the Best Crack of the Year
Tavis Vaughan
