Sport
12 September, 2023
Wattles Juniors Celebrate 2023
Players, officials and supporters of Wattles Junior Rugby League Club celebrated one of their most successful seasons on Saturday at the Club’ s annual Presentation Day at Clifton’s Platz Oval.
President of Wattles Juniors Aaron Gilmore acknowledged and congratulated the club’s near 200 players along with volunteers, sponsors and supporters for their contribution to the junior club’s 44th season.
A highlight of the season was Wattles’ Under 13 team’s Warwick & District Junior Rugby League premiership success, and
the efforts of the Under 15 and 17 teams qualifying for the grand finals.
The Under 15 and 17 girls league tag teams also qualified for the 2023 finals series.
Mr Gilmore said a break will be welcomed, but 2024 was looking to be as successful, given the enthusiasm of all involved on Saturday.
AWARDS
Under 17 player Sam Gilmore was named Wattles Junior Rugby League Club’s Senior Player of the Year, with Under 12 Jack Harrigan recognised as Junior Player of the Year.
Club Man of the Year was Jack Wright
Most Dedicated Player, Malakai Steinhardt
Volunteer of the Year, Shaunna Collie
Supporter of the Year, Matthew Christensen
In the age divisions, awardees were:
Under 6
Best & Fairest: Oliver Van Der Poel
Most Improved: Kohan Sutton
Under 7
Best & Fairest: James Johnson
Most Improved: Jonah Schwenke
Under 8
Best & Fairest: Henry Ferguson
Most Improved: Jay Townsend
Under 9
Best & Fairest: Hunter Ryan
Most Improved: Carter Lyons
Under 10
Best & Fairest: Saxon Darlington; Most Improved: Noah Schwenke; Best Back: Malakai Darlington; Best Forward: William Visser
Under 11
Best & Fairest: Jackson McMillan; Most Improved: Dustyn May; Best Back: Adam Butler, Levi Zadow; Best Forward: Bryce Bateman, Jackson Shannon
Under 12
Best & Fairest: Jake Burns; Most Improved: Benjamin Butler; Best Back: Jade Bailey; Best Forward: Cooper Zadow
Under 13
Best & Fairest: Jack Burton
Most Improved: Bailey Naumann; Best Back: Ty Betts; Best Forward: Hugh Denny
Under 15
Best & Fairest: Patrick Denny; Most Improved: Callum Wallis; Best Back: Harry Wright; Best Forward: Henry McMillan
Under 17
Best & Fairest: Bryce Stewart; Most Improved: Jack Phelan; Best Back: Hamish Gartery; Best Forward: Darcy Betts
Under 15 Girls League Tag
Best & Fairest: Alexandria Gilmore; Most Improved: Hollie Betts, Mia Berry; Best Defence: Minnie Shephard-Picton; Best Attack: Teeah Davis
Under 17 Girls League Tag
Best & Fairest: Tayah Wallis, Abbey Monkton; Most Improved: Piper Brady; Best Defence: Billie-Leigh Gorringe; Best Attack: Steph Lyons
Junior Player of the Year
Jack Harrigan
Senior Player of the Year
Samuel Gilmore
- Glyn Rees
