Celebrations continue for Narrabri Rugby Club at awards presentation night | PHOTOS

The 2022 Central North Rugby Union season can be ticked off as another successful one in the history books of Narrabri Rugby Club.

The Blue Boars were crowned first grade premiers for the first time since 2015, and the club’s women’s side was brilliant from start to finish as it made the grand final for the first time since its debut season in 2018.

Narrabri’s second grade side placed fifth on the ladder and missed out on a finals spot by just one point.

Narrabri Rugby Club celebrated its 2022 success in style on Friday night when it held its awards presentation night at the Dangar Park clubhouse.

It was the first time at that venue since 2019, after COVID-19 wiped out the entire 2020 season, and then the club hosted the 2021 event at the Tourist Hotel in the beer garden to be in an outdoor setting as required by the COVID-19 rules that were in place at the time.

This year’s awards presentation was MCed by club captain Toby Keys and women’s team player Carly Baxter.

Narrabri Rugby Club president Mick Coffey told The Courier that the duo did a brilliant job of hosting the event and labelled it a great success.

Coffey said there were roughly 100 people in attendance and added that everyone was delighted to be back at the clubhouse. He commended the hard work of club director Alex Reed, who he said ensured that the clubhouse looked brilliant on the night and that the night ran smoothly.

The 2022 season was another successful one for Narrabri Rugby Club’s women’s 10s team co-captain Toni Gale. Gale, right, was awarded the Helen Cameron shield for the ladies’ best and fairest for a second year in a row as well as the Ian Hillam memorial shield for club highest point-scorer and the Brad Hannaford shield for club best and fairest. Wayne Nott is pictured presenting Gale with the Ian Hillam memorial trophy on Friday night. The 2022 season was another successful one for Narrabri Rugby Club’s women’s 10s team co-captain Toni Gale. Gale, right, was awarded the Helen Cameron shield for the ladies’ best and fairest for a second year in a row as well as the Ian Hillam memorial shield for club highest point-scorer and the Brad Hannaford shield for club best and fairest. Wayne Nott is pictured presenting Gale with the Ian Hillam memorial trophy on Friday night.

Narrabri Rugby Club’s premiership-winning first grade side - back, Nick Anderson, Jack Maunder, Daniel Kahl, Felix Cobb-Johnson, Toby Knight, Jydon Hill, James Baker, Will Ciesiolka, Tom Cameron, Sam Spanton, front, Hamish and Tom Nolan, Linton Grumley, co-captains Jacob Nichols and Will McDonnell, coach Jake Packer and club captain Toby Keys. Narrabri Rugby Club’s premiership-winning first grade side - back, Nick Anderson, Jack Maunder, Daniel Kahl, Felix Cobb-Johnson, Toby Knight, Jydon Hill, James Baker, Will Ciesiolka, Tom Cameron, Sam Spanton, front, Hamish and Tom Nolan, Linton Grumley, co-captains Jacob Nichols and Will McDonnell, coach Jake Packer and club captain Toby Keys.

First grade co-captain Will McDonnell is presented the George Sevil shield for best first grade back by George Sevil. First grade co-captain Will McDonnell is presented the George Sevil shield for best first grade back by George Sevil.

Shona McFarland is presented the Amanda Fowler shield for the most improved women’s player by Tanya Nolan. Shona McFarland is presented the Amanda Fowler shield for the most improved women’s player by Tanya Nolan.

Narrabri Rugby Club first grade coach Jake Packer presents Linton Grumley and Toni Gale with the Brad Hannaford memorial shield for club best and fairest. Narrabri Rugby Club first grade coach Jake Packer presents Linton Grumley and Toni Gale with the Brad Hannaford memorial shield for club best and fairest.

Narrabri Rugby Club president Mick Coffey is presented the Zingari trophy for the Blue Boars’ club person of the year by the club’s assistant secretary and premiership winner Daniel Kahl. Narrabri Rugby Club president Mick Coffey is presented the Zingari trophy for the Blue Boars’ club person of the year by the club’s assistant secretary and premiership winner Daniel Kahl.

Jake Sevil is presented the Bruce Etheridge trophy for the most improved player in second grade by Robert Guest. Jake Sevil is presented the Bruce Etheridge trophy for the most improved player in second grade by Robert Guest.

Felix Cobb-Johnson is presented the Jim Meppem memorial shield for representative player of the year by Peter McDonnell. Felix Cobb-Johnson is presented the Jim Meppem memorial shield for representative player of the year by Peter McDonnell.

Linton Grumley is presented the George Sevil shield for best first grade forward by Philip Sevil. Linton Grumley is presented the George Sevil shield for best first grade forward by Philip Sevil.

Toby Keys is presented the Bob Southwell memorial shield for most dedicated trainer by Wayne Nott. Toby Keys is presented the Bob Southwell memorial shield for most dedicated trainer by Wayne Nott.

Linton Grumley, right, is presented the Perry Gilmore shield for first grade best and fairest by his coach Jake Packer. Linton Grumley, right, is presented the Perry Gilmore shield for first grade best and fairest by his coach Jake Packer.

Nick Anderson is awarded the Prendergast presidential award by Narrabri Rugby Club president Mick Coffey. Nick Anderson is awarded the Prendergast presidential award by Narrabri Rugby Club president Mick Coffey.

Tom Nolan is presented the Richard Cameron memorial trophy for best under-21 player by Allan Grumley. Tom Nolan is presented the Richard Cameron memorial trophy for best under-21 player by Allan Grumley.

Club captain Toby Keys, right, is presented the Oz Gett memorial trophy for best and fairest in second grade by his coach Clayton Pursche. Club captain Toby Keys, right, is presented the Oz Gett memorial trophy for best and fairest in second grade by his coach Clayton Pursche.

Daniel Kahl is presented the Nolan family shield for most improved first grade player by Brett Nolan. Daniel Kahl is presented the Nolan family shield for most improved first grade player by Brett Nolan.

Leigh, Claire and George Sevil. Leigh, Claire and George Sevil.

Premiership winner Will Ciesiolka, Wayne Nott and Ben Redfern. Premiership winner Will Ciesiolka, Wayne Nott and Ben Redfern.

Bella Cruickshank, Peta Cox, Toni Gale, Gerri Cruckshank and Louisa Anderson. Bella Cruickshank, Peta Cox, Toni Gale, Gerri Cruckshank and Louisa Anderson.

Premiership winners Sam Spanton, Tom Nolan and co-captains Jacob Nichols and Will McDonnell. Premiership winners Sam Spanton, Tom Nolan and co-captains Jacob Nichols and Will McDonnell.

Graham Cameron, Peter McDonnell and Jill and Anthony Haire. Graham Cameron, Peter McDonnell and Jill and Anthony Haire.

Premiership winners Felix Cobb-Johnson, Hamish Nolan, Jydon Hill, Linton Grumley and Nick Anderson. Premiership winners Felix Cobb-Johnson, Hamish Nolan, Jydon Hill, Linton Grumley and Nick Anderson.

Debbie and Michael Ciesiolka. Debbie and Michael Ciesiolka.

Second grade coach Clayton Pursche and first grade coach Jake Packer. Second grade coach Clayton Pursche and first grade coach Jake Packer.

Shona McFarland, Kiara Harvey and Carly Baxter. Shona McFarland, Kiara Harvey and Carly Baxter.

Peta Cox, Jenny Schwager and Zoe Tomlinson. Peta Cox, Jenny Schwager and Zoe Tomlinson.

Jack Maunder, Daniel Kahl, Ed Carrigan and Steve Parish. Jack Maunder, Daniel Kahl, Ed Carrigan and Steve Parish.

Ben and Fiona Redfern and Andrew Snars. Ben and Fiona Redfern and Andrew Snars.

Shaine Maunder, Prue Lynch and Jacqui Hays. Shaine Maunder, Prue Lynch and Jacqui Hays.

Eight team awards were won at the event, which were as follows:

Women’s 10s:
Amanda Fowler shield for the most improved player – Shona McFarland, Helen Cameron shield for best and fairest – Toni Gale.

Second grade:
Bruce Etheridge trophy for the most improved player – Jake Sevil, Oz Gett memorial trophy for best and fairest – Toby Keys.

First grade:
Nolan family shield for the most improved player – Daniel Kahl, Perry Gilmour shield for best and fairest – Linton Grumley, George Sevil shield for best forward – Linton Grumley, George Sevil shield for best back – Will McDonnell.

Seven club awards were also won at the event.

The Ian Hillam memorial shield for highest point-scorer went to Toni Gale.

The Bob Southwell memorial shield for the most dedicated trainer was won by Toby Keys.

The Jim Meppem memorial shield for representative player of the year was awarded to Felix Cobb-Johnson.

The Richard Cameron memorial trophy for best under-21 player went to Tom Nolan.

The Brad Hannaford shield for club best and fairest was won by Linton Grumley and Toni Gale.

The Zingari trophy for the Blue Boars’ club person of the year went to Mick Coffey, who was honoured to accept it for a third time.

A brand new award in 2022, the Prendergast presidential award, went to Nick Anderson.