Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

ANNUAL PLAYERS' AWARDS BANQUET

2025/26 Awards Night was another great success with 165 folks in attendance.  The Bard and Banker was a new location for the seated buffet function.  A big shoutout to employees for making this event such a success.  A special good ‘onya to Chris Shepherd, Don Swainson, Bronwyn Zodichi and Zec Pilgrim for the organization and MC’ing of the evening.

Award winners were;

John Morley Award – Andrew Easson; Windsor Warrior Award - Zarah K; Women’s Rise & Grind – Sara Chen; Pig’s Trotter Award – Zak Zeray; Legend Award – Kyle Hohert; Kiwi Cup – Tayte St Pierre. 




Tricolours Award (new award) – Bronwyn Zodichi; Young Gun Award – Jacob Isaac; Men’s Rookie of the Year (Prems) – Fred Regan; Women’s Rookie of the Year (Div1) – Annabelle La Pointe; Women’s Rookie of the Year (Prems) – Marin O’Regan; Men’s Most Improved (Div1) – Nate Smith; Men’s MVP (Div1) – Marshall Stove; Women’s MVP (Div1) – Ella Gallant; Men’s Most Improved (Prems) – Ciaran Woods.

Men’s MVP (Prems) – Ayo Ogunlade



 

 

Johnny Shepherd Award (players’ vote) – Mike Finnemore & Ella Stolk-Iachetti.  This year was the 80th year of presentation of this very special award. Voted on only by players, for a player who exemplifies Sportsmanship, Duty and Honour, honouring a young man who gave his life in 1940 when he was killed in France. Shepherd was just one of a Wanderers team, who completed a practise session and went to sign up for service.

                                                                            1946

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