Blue Boars recognise brilliance at awards night

The 2019 Central North Rugby Union season was another successful one for the Narrabri Rugby Club.

The Blue Boars’ first grade and women’s sevens sides both placed second on their respective ladders while the under-19s team finished third.

Those three teams all reached the preliminary finals of their respective competitions, but all three missed out on a grand final spot.

The second grade side entered the 2019 season determined to defend its 2018 title but finished sixth.

All four of the club’s teams produced exciting rugby throughout the year.

On Friday, September 20, the Narrabri Rugby Club hosted its awards presentation night at the Dangar Park clubhouse which acknowledged both individual and team brilliance throughout the year.

The Perry Gilmour Shield winner for first grade best and fairest was Jake Packer, left, who was presented the award by coach Dylan Duncan. The Perry Gilmour Shield winner for first grade best and fairest was Jake Packer, left, who was presented the award by coach Dylan Duncan.

Amy Dyason was named the women’s sevens side’s most improved player. Amy Dyason was named the women’s sevens side’s most improved player.

Ethan Campbell, right, won the Bob Southwell Memorial Trophy for the most dedicated trainer of the season, presented by Wayne Nott. Ethan Campbell, right, won the Bob Southwell Memorial Trophy for the most dedicated trainer of the season, presented by Wayne Nott.

Mick Coffey, left, was awarded the Zingari Trophy for club person of the year, presented by Phil Eather. Mick Coffey, left, was awarded the Zingari Trophy for club person of the year, presented by Phil Eather.

Shaine Baker, Dylan Duncan and Joe Maunder. Shaine Baker, Dylan Duncan and Joe Maunder.

Jack Brennan was awarded the Martin Browne Shield for under-19s most improved. Jack Brennan was awarded the Martin Browne Shield for under-19s most improved.

April Smith, Jessie Schwager, Daisy Robinson and Chelsea Hancock. April Smith, Jessie Schwager, Daisy Robinson and Chelsea Hancock.

Tenayah Woodward, left, won the Helen Cameron women’s sevens best and fairest award, presented by coach Dean Hancock. Tenayah Woodward, left, won the Helen Cameron women’s sevens best and fairest award, presented by coach Dean Hancock.

Daisy Robinson, right, won the Jim Meppem Memorial Trophy for representative player of the year, presented by Murray Watson. Daisy Robinson, right, won the Jim Meppem Memorial Trophy for representative player of the year, presented by Murray Watson.

Ben Atkinson, left, was awarded the Richard Cameron Memorial Trophy for best under-21 player, presented by Peter McDonnell. Ben Atkinson, left, was awarded the Richard Cameron Memorial Trophy for best under-21 player, presented by Peter McDonnell.

Michael Cain, right, won the George Sevil Trophy for first grade best back which he is pictured being presented by Phillip Sevil, left. Cain also won the Ian Hillam Memorial Trophy for highest points scorer. Michael Cain, right, won the George Sevil Trophy for first grade best back which he is pictured being presented by Phillip Sevil, left. Cain also won the Ian Hillam Memorial Trophy for highest points scorer.

Karen Brennan, Glenn Tomlinson, Marty Brennan and Alison Tomlinson. Karen Brennan, Glenn Tomlinson, Marty Brennan and Alison Tomlinson.

Rhys Orman, Jack Rae, Damon Steel and Will Cain. Rhys Orman, Jack Rae, Damon Steel and Will Cain.

Nick Anderson, left, won the Oz Gett Memorial Trophy for second grade best and fairest, presented by Mal Gett. Nick Anderson, left, won the Oz Gett Memorial Trophy for second grade best and fairest, presented by Mal Gett.

Matt Burtenshaw, left, was awarded the Bruce Etheridge Trophy for under-19s most improved, presented by coach Craig Summers. Matt Burtenshaw, left, was awarded the Bruce Etheridge Trophy for second grade most improved, presented by coach Craig Summers.

Jake Packer and Melissa and Dean Hancock. Jake Packer and Melissa and Dean Hancock.

Joe Maunder, left, won the Nolan Family Trophy for first grade most improved, presented by Steve Parish. Joe Maunder, left, won the Nolan Family Trophy for first grade most improved, presented by Steve Parish.

Tenayah Woodward, Toni Gale, Alex Reed, Lauren Baguley and Amy Dyason. Tenayah Woodward, Toni Gale, Alex Reed, Lauren Baguley and Amy Dyason.

Toby Keys, Ben Maunder and Jodie Maunder. Toby Keys, Ben Maunder and Jodie Maunder.

Jake Sevil, left, won the Brad Hannaford Memorial Trophy for club best and fairest, which was presented by first grade coach Dylan Duncan at the Narrabri Rugby Club’s awards night on Friday, September 20. Sevil also received the Eather Family Trophy for under-19s best and fairest. Jake Sevil, left, won the Brad Hannaford Memorial Trophy for club best and fairest, which was presented by first grade coach Dylan Duncan at the Narrabri Rugby Club’s awards night on Friday, September 20. Sevil also received the Eather Family Trophy for under-19s best and fairest.

Award recipients for the 2019 campaign are as follows:

Team awards:

Under-16s: Most improved (Geoff Noone Trophy) – Ryley Haverhoek, best and fairest (Warren Michell Trophy) – Jack Wheeler, senior club recognition – Tyler Cowell.

Women’s sevens: Most improved – Amy Dyason, Helen Cameron best and fairest – Tenayah Woodward.

Under-19s: Most improved (Martin Browne Shield) – Jack Brennan, best and fairest (Eather Family Trophy) – Jake Sevil.

Second grade: Most improved (Bruce Etheridge Trophy) – Matt Burtenshaw, best and fairest (Oz Gett Memorial Trophy) – Nick Anderson.

First grade: Most improved (Nolan Family Trophy) – Joe Maunder, best and fairest (Perry Gilmour Shield) – Jake Packer, best forward (George Sevil Trophy) – Matt McDonnell, best back (George Sevil Trophy) – Michael Cain.

There were also six club awards that were won on the night.

The Ian Hillam Memorial Trophy for highest points scorer went to Michael Cain.

The Bob Southwell Memorial Trophy for most dedicated trainer was awarded to Ethan Campbell.

The Jim Meppem Memorial Trophy for representative player of the year was won by Daisy Robinson.

The Richard Cameron Memorial Trophy for best under-21 player went to Ben Atkinson.

The Brad Hannaford club best and fairest was won by Jake Sevil.

Finally, the Zingari Trophy for club person of the year was awarded to Mick Coffey.